Andalucia saw a record month for tourism in August

Recent reports showed that Andalucia saw numbers jump during the month of August. According to new data, the summer month exceeded all expectations this year after there were 7.6 million more overnight stays in hotels compared to last year, a 4.9% growth.

There are some great places to stay other than hotels and these include properties on Airbnb and Booking.com as well as individual rentals. The number staying in other accommodation reached 2.3 million, an increase of 4.4% on August 2018.

Andalucia boasts a rich cultural heritage as well as superb beaches, top notch leisure facilities and of course the all-important climate to continually draw visitors back to the region. Junta vice president Juan Marin said it was ‘a historic month for tourism in Andalucia.’

Seven provinces stood out from the pack but it was the capital Sevilla which enjoyed the most growth, with a 9.9% year-on-year increase in overnight stays. Other provinces that swelled in visitor numbers include Cordoba, which increased by 7.5%, Granada (6.7%), Huelva (5.9%), Cadiz (4.8%), Malaga (4.4%) and Almeria (1.9%).
This is excellent news for those that have investment properties in Andalucia. There are some truly lovely resorts along the coast that are popular with a great cross section of holidaymakers. From families, to golfers and those just looking to enjoy the luxury and family friendly resorts.

If you are thinking of investing in property, then Andalucia is a great place to start. We have a superb selection of properties ranging from one and two bedroom sea view apartments to contemporary villas and even commercial properties including boutique hotels.