This once-bustling tourist mecca has seen its streets empty out this summer as holidaymakers flock to different destinations or elect to stay home amid rising living costs Would you visit this tourist hotspot? (stock image) (Image: Sergi Formoso via Getty Images)
Spain is one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations, and us Brits are particularly keen on the sun-soaked nation. However, it seems the tide is starting to turn, even among Spain's most sought-after regions. Around 94million tourists visited Spain last year, but in 2025's peak season, those who have travelled back to the country claim even its most popular destinations have been quieter than usual .
Some claim one particularly beloved destination is now "dead" following an alleged dramatic decline in tourism