The island of Lanzarote recorded 779,430 tourist arrivals during the second quarter of 2026, representing a 3% decrease compared to the same period last year. This figure aligns with the general trend in the Canary Islands, which also experienced a 3% drop in tourist influx.
The decline in Lanzarote was similar to that of Gran Canaria, while Tenerife saw a more significant reduction of 6%. La Palma was the only island to experience an increase in tourist numbers, with a 13% rise.
The British market remained the primary source of visitors, with 410,646 tourists between April and June, accounting for more than half of the total. Ireland and the Spanish mainland market followed as key source markets.
Visitor behavior varied by country of origin. The Nordic Countries stood out with a 37% growth, followed by increases from Italy and mainland Spain. In contrast, Germany and Belgium registered declines.
At the end of June, Lanzarote had 189 collective tourist accommodation establishments open, offering 64,083 beds, which constitutes 17% of the total capacity in the Canary Islands.
Despite the decrease in visitor numbers, several economic indicators related to tourism activity showed positive trends. Employment in the sector increased by 11%, and total revenue grew by 9%. The average daily rate also rose by 7%, although room occupancy experienced a moderate decline.
The average daily spending per tourist in Lanzarote reached 181.9 euros, exceeding the average for the Canary Islands (175.6 euros). Accommodation accounted for the largest portion of this expenditure (85.1 euros daily), followed by transport (24%) and other expenses (18%), while restaurants represented 11%.
Tourists categorized as 'Others' spent the most daily, with 199.9 euros, compared to the 150.7 euros spent by tourists from the Netherlands.
