Tourist spending in the Canary Islands drops 2.6% by November 2026

Visitors spent 5,551 million euros in the third quarter, with a lower average daily spending than the previous year.

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Tourists visiting the Canary Islands during the third quarter of 2026 spent 5,551 million euros, representing a 2.6 percent decrease compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (ISTAC).

The average daily spending per tourist stood at 187.5 euros, a figure slightly lower than the 188 euros recorded in the third quarter of 2025.
The main source markets in terms of total spending are the United Kingdom, Germany, and Spain. Meanwhile, tourists from Switzerland show the highest average daily spending, reaching 212.8 euros, while visitors from Italy record the lowest average spending, with 148.4 euros per day.
Regarding the distribution of spending by island, Tenerife and Gran Canaria concentrate the largest share of the total volume. These two islands account for 38.1% and 24.2% of the spending, respectively, meaning that 6 out of every 10 euros spent by tourists are allocated to these two destinations.
Based on information from the official source: ISTAC — Instituto Canario de Estadística (11/11/2026)