Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Despite growing anti-tourism sentiment and mounting environmental concerns, Spain recorded its highest-ever monthly influx of international visitors this summer.

In July alone, the country welcomed 11 million tourists - the most in its history. Since the start of the year, a total of 55.5 million visitors have travelled to Spain, underscoring the resilience of its tourism sector.

Officials said, tourism has brought in €76 billion for Spain so far this year - a 7.2pc rise compared to the same period in 2024 - highlighting the sector's continued importance to the national economy.

The UK, France, and Germany remain the top source countries for visitors. However, growth in July was modest at just 1.6pc, raising co...