The booking rate for tourist homes along Spain’s coast in August has reached 84.5%.
These figures are as of the 24th of July, according to a new study by Rentalia, Idealista’s holiday rental platform. This marks a slight dip from last year’s 84.9%, though overall demand remains strong, especially in key holiday hotspots.
Top spots for Spanish coastal getaways
Leading the pack is Mallorca, where 98.4% of rentals within 15 km of the beach are already booked. Hot on Mallorca’s heels are:
- Menorca – 94.4%
- Asturias – 90.9%
- Alicante Province – 90.2%
Other in-demand destinations include Lanzarote (89.3%), Almería (88.9%), Cádiz (88.5%), Girona (86.9%), Málaga (86.2%), and Castellón (85.3%).
Below the national average
Areas with a bit more availability include:
- Cantabria – 84.3%
- Murcia Region – 80.6%
- Pontevedra – 78.8%
- A Coruña – 78.6%
- Fuerteventura – 77.7%
- Tarragona – 76.9%
Huelva stands out for having the lowest occupancy rate at 45.6%, followed by:
- Valencia Province – 68.1%
- Tenerife – 75.2%
- Gran Canaria – 75.9%
- Barcelona Province – 76%
Spanish traveller preferences & rural getaways
When it comes to amenities, air conditioning is in highest demand as 86.3% of rentals with A/C are booked. Properties with a swimming pool are nearly as popular, at 84.6% occupancy.
Not heading to the coast? You are not alone, 88.4% of rural holiday homes across Spain are already booked for August, showing the continued popularity of inland tourism.
Occupancy on the rise in some areas
While the national average dipped slightly, ten coastal areas actually saw increases. The Tenerife coast saw the biggest jump, up from 69% last year to 75.2%. Other notable rises include:
- Alicante – from 85.4% to 90.2%
- Gran Canaria – from 71.9% to 75.9%
In contrast, Huelva saw the biggest drop (from 60.7% to 45.6%), followed by Barcelona Province (down from 86.7% to 76%) and Valencia Province (from 75.3% to 68.1%).
Almudena Ucha, Director of Rentalia, commented: “Booking figures reflect both the strength and importance of the holiday rental sector, especially as more tourists, both local and international, flock to Spain’s coastlines every year. These accommodations remain a top choice for families and groups due to the privacy, space, and flexibility they offer. Restricting this market, as some governments are considering, could shrink supply and push prices up, ultimately affecting family holidays.”
