Foreign Visitors to Spain Hit Record Levels in 2007

Spain received a record 59.2 million overseas visitors last year with the country remaining the second most popular tourist destination in the world.

The figure was up 1.7% against 2006 when there were 58.2 million visitors. The Industrial, Tourism and Trade Ministry reported that Andalusia was among the most popular destinations last year.

The main market for Spain remained the UK with Britain accounting for 27.5% of all foreign visitors last year. Spain also became increasingly popular with US visitors.

The number of arrivals from the United States rose 22% to 1.1 million.

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