Seaside townsSpain2026
Seaside Towns in Spain
Marbella, Arona and Benalmádena were the most booked of the 228 seaside towns in Spain on Airbnb in the 12 months to October 2026, with an estimated 79,505, 56,564 and 55,559 stays. August is the busiest month across them, and the typical stay is 6.7 nights.
Figures are AirROI estimates. How they are made
Among the 151 towns with 200+ homes
- Most booked of these 151
- Marbella 79,505 stays
- Highest revenue per home of these 151
- Santa Eulària des Riu €72,969 a year
- Highest rated of these 151
- Águilas 4.81 out of 5
- Lowest nightly rate of these 151
- Valle Gran Rey €87 a night
- Longest typical stay of these 151
- Guardamar del Segura 8.4 nights
Ranking
Seaside Towns in Spain Ranked by Airbnb Stays
Every one of the seaside and coastal towns in Spain with 100 or more Airbnb homes and recent stays, most booked first.
| 1 | Marbella, Andalusia | 79,505 | €329 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Arona, Canary Islands | 56,564 | €142 |
| 3 | Benalmádena, Andalusia | 55,559 | €174 |
| 4 | Adeje, Canary Islands | 52,647 | €216 |
| 5 | San Sebastián, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country | 50,938 | €284 |
| 6 | Torremolinos, Andalusia | 47,370 | €150 |
| 7 | San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Canary Islands. Includes Playa del Ingles. | 47,104 | €182 |
| 8 | Mijas, Andalusia | 41,103 | €232 |
| 9 | Benidorm, Valencian Community | 40,409 | €174 |
| 10 | Fuengirola, Andalusia | 37,830 | €184 |
| 11 | Nerja, Andalusia | 36,143 | €195 |
| 12 | Torrevieja, Valencian Community | 35,680 | €117 |
| 13 | La Oliva, Canary Islands | 34,049 | €139 |
| 14 | Cádiz, Andalusia | 33,908 | €159 |
| 15 | Tías, Canary Islands. Includes Puerto del Carmen. | 33,079 | €203 |
| 16 | Estepona, Andalusia | 30,585 | €232 |
| 17 | Calp, Valencian Community | 27,209 | €188 |
| 18 | Teguise, Canary Islands | 26,251 | €142 |
| 19 | Yaiza, Canary Islands | 25,731 | €284 |
| 20 | Gijón, Asturias | 24,636 | €147 |
| 21 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands | 24,296 | €132 |
| 22 | Pollença, Balearic Islands | 22,907 | €415 |
| 23 | Tarifa, Andalusia | 22,773 | €180 |
| 24 | Dénia, Valencian Community | 22,653 | €178 |
| 25 | Santander, Cantabria | 22,195 | €150 |
| 26 | Mogán, Canary Islands | 21,749 | €172 |
| 27 | Vigo, Galicia | 20,999 | €135 |
| 28 | Salou, Catalonia | 19,888 | €166 |
| 29 | Orihuela, Valencian Community | 19,696 | €155 |
| 30 | Alcúdia, Balearic Islands | 19,416 | €415 |
| 31 | Roses, Catalonia | 19,084 | €163 |
| 32 | Jávea, Valencian Community | 18,751 | €274 |
| 33 | Conil de la Frontera, Andalusia | 18,748 | €233 |
| 34 | Puerto de la Cruz, Canary Islands | 18,744 | €109 |
| 35 | Sitges, Catalonia | 18,335 | €244 |
| 36 | Santa Pola, Valencian Community | 18,166 | €151 |
| 37 | Granadilla de Abona, Canary Islands. Includes El Médano and Los Abrigos. | 16,244 | €140 |
| 38 | El Campello, Valencian Community | 15,296 | €189 |
| 39 | Cartagena, Region of Murcia | 15,249 | €160 |
| 40 | Lloret de Mar, Catalonia | 14,487 | €233 |
| 41 | Ciutadella, Balearic Islands | 14,312 | €265 |
| 42 | Santiago del Teide, Canary Islands | 14,005 | €159 |
| 43 | Almeria, Andalusia | 13,958 | €128 |
| 44 | Níjar, Andalusia. Includes San José, Las Negras and Agua Amarga. | 13,623 | €153 |
| 45 | Almuñécar, Andalusia | 13,611 | €207 |
| 46 | Altea, Valencian Community | 13,515 | €213 |
| 47 | Chiclana de la Frontera, Andalusia | 12,890 | €244 |
| 48 | Santanyí, Balearic Islands. Includes Cala d'Or and Porto Petro. | 12,720 | €507 |
| 49 | Pájara, Canary Islands. Includes Morro Jable and Costa Calma. | 12,625 | €121 |
| 50 | El Puerto de Santa María, Andalusia | 12,320 | €219 |
| 51 | Tarragona, Catalonia | 12,157 | €140 |
| 52 | A Coruña, Galicia | 11,850 | €136 |
| 53 | Peñíscola, Valencian Community | 11,505 | €151 |
| 54 | San Miguel de Abona, Canary Islands. Includes Golf del Sur and Amarilla Golf. | 11,448 | €165 |
| 55 | Castelló d'Empúries, Catalonia | 10,892 | €178 |
| 56 | Torrox, Andalusia | 10,851 | €191 |
| 57 | Llanes, Asturias | 10,450 | €167 |
| 58 | Badalona, Catalonia | 10,209 | €148 |
| 59 | Villajoyosa, Valencian Community | 10,132 | €159 |
| 60 | Arrecife, Canary Islands | 10,100 | €122 |
| 61 | Cadaqués, Catalonia | 9,780 | €261 |
| 62 | Sant Adrià de Besòs, Catalonia | 9,537 | €221 |
| 63 | Palafrugell, Catalonia | 9,366 | €266 |
| 64 | Oropesa del Mar, Valencian Community | 9,183 | €134 |
| 65 | Castelldefels, Catalonia | 8,959 | €190 |
| 66 | L'Escala, Catalonia | 8,805 | €182 |
| 67 | Gandia, Valencian Community | 8,268 | €159 |
| 68 | Vélez-Málaga, Andalusia | 8,246 | €179 |
| 69 | Costa Adeje, Canary Islands | 8,160 | €238 |
| 70 | Barbate, Andalusia | 8,050 | €175 |
| 71 | Rincón de la Victoria, Andalusia | 8,036 | €181 |
| 72 | Roquetas de Mar, Andalusia | 8,003 | €129 |
| 73 | Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Andalusia | 7,619 | €161 |
| 74 | Cullera, Valencian Community | 7,401 | €167 |
| 75 | Mojácar, Andalusia | 7,372 | €153 |
| 76 | Cambrils, Catalonia | 7,365 | €194 |
| 77 | Tossa de Mar, Catalonia | 7,255 | €212 |
| 78 | El Cotillo, Canary Islands | 7,250 | €118 |
| 79 | Manilva, Andalusia | 7,215 | €166 |
| 80 | Teulada, Valencian Community | 7,149 | €286 |
| 81 | Begur, Catalonia | 7,132 | €339 |
| 82 | Guía de Isora, Canary Islands | 7,017 | €166 |
| 83 | Castell d'Aro, Platja d'Aro i s'Agaró, Catalonia | 6,779 | €197 |
| 84 | Sanxenxo, Galicia | 6,765 | €166 |
| 85 | Telde, Canary Islands | 6,746 | €138 |
| 86 | Formentera, Balearic Islands. Includes Es Pujols and Sant Francesc Xavier. | 6,697 | €338 |
| 87 | Los Realejos, Canary Islands | 6,690 | €140 |
| 88 | Santa Eulària des Riu, Balearic Islands | 6,421 | €820 |
| 89 | Vera, Andalusia | 6,289 | €116 |
| 90 | Alaior, Balearic Islands. Includes Son Bou and Cala en Porter. | 6,199 | €307 |
| 91 | Oliva, Valencian Community | 6,035 | €179 |
| 92 | Torroella de Montgrí, Catalonia. Includes L'Estartit. | 6,026 | €171 |
| 93 | Tinajo, Canary Islands. Includes La Santa. | 5,852 | €155 |
| 94 | San Javier, Campo de Cartagena y Mar Menor | 5,775 | €143 |
| 95 | Benissa, Valencian Community | 5,608 | €294 |
| 96 | Corralejo, Canary Islands | 5,556 | €184 |
| 97 | Tacoronte, Canary Islands | 5,531 | €142 |
| 98 | Candelaria, Canary Islands | 5,335 | €140 |
| 99 | Puerto del Rosario, Canary Islands | 5,142 | €114 |
| 100 | L'Alfàs del Pi, Valencian Community | 5,127 | €189 |
| 101 | Palamós, Catalonia | 5,114 | €185 |
| 102 | Campos, Balearic Islands | 4,977 | €507 |
| 103 | Blanes, Catalonia | 4,972 | €204 |
| 104 | Sagunto, Valencian Community | 4,862 | €151 |
| 105 | Castelló de la Plana, Valencian Community | 4,822 | €105 |
| 106 | Ayamonte, Andalusia | 4,723 | €155 |
| 107 | Tuineje, Canary Islands. Includes Gran Tarajal and Tarajalejo. | 4,673 | €123 |
| 108 | Calonge i Sant Antoni, Catalonia | 4,621 | €252 |
| 109 | L'Ametlla de Mar, Catalonia | 4,606 | €253 |
| 110 | Mont-roig del Camp, Catalonia | 4,580 | €186 |
| 111 | Calafell, Catalonia | 4,409 | €192 |
| 112 | Valle Gran Rey, Canary Islands | 4,301 | €87 |
| 113 | Agaete, Canary Islands | 4,275 | €136 |
| 114 | Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Catalonia | 4,254 | €203 |
| 115 | Maspalomas, Canary Islands | 4,226 | €183 |
| 116 | Zarautz, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country | 4,212 | €209 |
| 117 | Rota, Andalusia | 4,194 | €150 |
| 118 | Los Alcázares, Campo de Cartagena y Mar Menor | 4,088 | €147 |
| 119 | Llançà, Catalonia | 3,956 | €142 |
| 120 | Santa Cruz de la Palma, Canary Islands | 3,890 | €103 |
| 121 | Bermeo, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country | 3,781 | €134 |
| 122 | Salobreña, Andalusia | 3,692 | €272 |
| 123 | Pals, Catalonia | 3,685 | €236 |
| 124 | Villaviciosa, Asturias | 3,621 | €204 |
| 125 | Suances, Cantabria | 3,600 | €187 |
| 126 | Getxo, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country | 3,594 | €193 |
| 127 | Santa Margalida, Balearic Islands | 3,592 | €453 |
| 128 | Playa Blanca, Canary Islands | 3,574 | €333 |
| 129 | Capdepera, Balearic Islands | 3,568 | €540 |
| 130 | S'Arenal d'en Castell, Balearic Islands | 3,557 | €259 |
| 131 | Güímar, Canary Islands | 3,474 | €119 |
| 132 | Garachico, Canary Islands | 3,458 | €144 |
| 133 | San Roque, Andalusia | 3,430 | €323 |
| 134 | San Pedro del Pinatar, Region of Murcia | 3,408 | €143 |
| 135 | Vinaròs, Valencian Community | 3,407 | €159 |
| 136 | Vilanova i la Geltrú, Catalonia | 3,355 | €191 |
| 137 | Muro, Balearic Islands. Includes Platja de Muro. | 3,331 | €443 |
| 138 | Pilar de la Horadada, Valencian Community | 3,245 | €155 |
| 139 | Ses Salines, Balearic Islands | 3,240 | €397 |
| 140 | Benicasim, Valencian Community | 3,208 | €177 |
| 141 | Cudillero, Asturias | 3,208 | €151 |
| 142 | Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands | 3,173 | €901 |
| 143 | Benitachell, Valencian Community | 3,172 | €228 |
| 144 | Águilas, Region of Murcia | 3,120 | €127 |
| 145 | Mataró, Catalonia | 3,108 | €193 |
| 146 | Gáldar, Canary Islands | 3,060 | €122 |
| 147 | Ribamontán al Mar, Cantabria. Includes Somo and Loredo. | 3,054 | €184 |
| 148 | Pineda de Mar, Catalonia | 2,999 | €172 |
| 149 | Hondarribia, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country | 2,995 | €239 |
| 150 | Alcalà de Xivert, Valencian Community. Includes Alcossebre. | 2,992 | €194 |
| 151 | Mazarrón, Region of Murcia. Includes Puerto de Mazarrón and Bolnuevo. | 2,974 | €160 |
| 152 | Vila-seca, Catalonia | 2,959 | €172 |
| 153 | Sant Antoni de Portmany, Balearic Islands | 2,957 | €465 |
| 154 | Son Servera, Balearic Islands. Includes Cala Millor and Cala Bona. | 2,942 | €564 |
| 155 | Castro-Urdiales, Cantabria | 2,927 | €164 |
| 156 | Los Cristianos, Canary Islands | 2,912 | €165 |
| 157 | Ribeseya, Asturias | 2,868 | €183 |
| 158 | Andratx, Balearic Islands | 2,844 | €571 |
| 159 | Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, Balearic Islands. Includes Cala Millor and Sa Coma. | 2,813 | €387 |
| 160 | El Vendrell, Catalonia | 2,811 | €191 |
| 161 | Canet d'en Berenguer, Valencian Community | 2,773 | €157 |
| 162 | Portocristo, Balearic Islands | 2,769 | €362 |
| 163 | San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria | 2,768 | €187 |
| 164 | Empuriabrava, Catalonia | 2,671 | €203 |
| 165 | Santa Úrsula, Canary Islands | 2,669 | €193 |
| 166 | Cangas, Galicia | 2,495 | €158 |
| 167 | O Grove, Galicia | 2,494 | €156 |
| 168 | Motril, Andalusia | 2,491 | €196 |
| 169 | Baiona, Galicia | 2,448 | €159 |
| 170 | Binibequer Vell, Balearic Islands | 2,414 | €476 |
| 171 | Costa Teguise, Canary Islands | 2,400 | €177 |
| 172 | Calella, Catalonia | 2,396 | €158 |
| 173 | Guardamar del Segura, Valencian Community | 2,394 | €126 |
| 174 | Chipiona, Andalusia | 2,381 | €178 |
| 175 | Torredembarra, Catalonia | 2,377 | €189 |
| 176 | Ferrol, Galicia | 2,361 | €118 |
| 177 | Ribadeo, Galicia | 2,333 | €154 |
| 178 | Can Picafort, Balearic Islands | 2,328 | €366 |
| 179 | Miengo, Cantabria | 2,252 | €183 |
| 180 | Castellón de la Plana, Valencian Community | 2,244 | €108 |
| 181 | Sueca, Valencian Community | 2,191 | €141 |
| 182 | Ibiza, Balearic Islands | 2,140 | €527 |
| 183 | Algeciras, Andalusia | 2,134 | €100 |
| 184 | Fisterra, Galicia | 2,113 | €111 |
| 185 | Cunit, Catalonia | 2,034 | €187 |
| 186 | Avilés, Asturias | 2,018 | €140 |
| 187 | Carboneras, Andalusia | 2,017 | €132 |
| 188 | Sant Lluís, Balearic Islands | 1,991 | €409 |
| 189 | Marín, Galicia | 1,990 | €149 |
| 190 | San Fernando, Andalusia | 1,978 | €122 |
| 191 | Breña Baja, Canary Islands | 1,957 | €101 |
| 192 | Sant Pol de Mar, Catalonia | 1,879 | €287 |
| 193 | Isla Cristina, Andalusia | 1,752 | €162 |
| 194 | Tazacorte, Canary Islands | 1,732 | €114 |
| 195 | Alcanar, Catalonia | 1,732 | €190 |
| 196 | Foz, Galicia | 1,726 | €125 |
| 197 | Poio, Galicia | 1,721 | €169 |
| 198 | Punta Umbría, Andalusia | 1,714 | €169 |
| 199 | Piélagos, Cantabria. Includes Liencres. | 1,698 | €167 |
| 200 | Torre del Mar, Andalusia | 1,686 | €185 |
| 201 | El Port de la Selva, Catalonia | 1,675 | €207 |
| 202 | Colunga, Asturias | 1,619 | €154 |
| 203 | Viveiro, Galicia | 1,606 | €124 |
| 204 | Laredo, Cantabria | 1,567 | €148 |
| 205 | Santoña, Cantabria | 1,559 | €158 |
| 206 | Moncofa, Valencian Community | 1,547 | €118 |
| 207 | La Ràpita, Catalonia | 1,523 | €134 |
| 208 | Algarrobo, Andalusia | 1,499 | €155 |
| 209 | Cartaya, Andalusia | 1,489 | €171 |
| 210 | Cambados, Galicia | 1,458 | €158 |
| 211 | Bueu, Galicia | 1,445 | €139 |
| 212 | Noja, Cantabria | 1,429 | €147 |
| 213 | Vilagarcía de Arousa, Galicia | 1,395 | €141 |
| 214 | Benicarló, Valencian Community | 1,389 | €122 |
| 215 | Comillas, Cantabria | 1,387 | €217 |
| 216 | Arnuero, Cantabria. Includes Isla and Quejo. | 1,301 | €156 |
| 217 | L'Ampolla, Catalonia | 1,288 | €227 |
| 218 | Palm-Mar, Canary Islands | 1,284 | €179 |
| 219 | Pulpí, Andalusia | 1,197 | €128 |
| 220 | Roda de Berà, Catalonia | 1,144 | €220 |
| 221 | Altafulla, Catalonia | 1,114 | €185 |
| 222 | Carnota, Galicia | 1,059 | €130 |
| 223 | Cuevas del Almanzora, Andalusia | 1,053 | €142 |
| 224 | Maó, Balearic Islands | 1,042 | €465 |
| 225 | Porto do Son, Galicia | 1,037 | €156 |
| 226 | Lepe, Andalusia | 1,020 | €144 |
| 227 | A Guarda, Galicia | 984 | €101 |
| 228 | Ortigueira, Galicia | 770 | €143 |
Figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and stays count Airbnb bookings only. Typical stay is a booking's length, occupancy the share of available nights booked, and revenue the yearly average per home, before costs. Guest rating is out of 5. Airbnb data files some places as one district or township, so San Bartolomé de Tirajana and rows like it cover several towns.
Money figures on this page are in euros, converted from US dollars at €0.86 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026.
By region
Stays and Top Town by Region
| Region | Stays | Top town |
|---|---|---|
| Andalusia | 580,057 | Marbella |
| Canary Islands | 515,800 | Arona |
| Valencian Community | 320,029 | Benidorm |
| Catalonia | 261,318 | Salou |
| Balearic Islands | 138,350 | Pollença |
| Galicia | 69,049 | Vigo |
| Autonomous Community of the Basque Country | 65,520 | San Sebastián |
| Asturias | 48,420 | Gijón |
| Cantabria | 45,737 | Santander |
| Region of Murcia | 24,751 | Cartagena |
| Campo de Cartagena y Mar Menor | 9,863 | San Javier |
Town by town
Where the Top Towns Stand Out
5 of 8 are busiest in August. Arona and San Bartolomé de Tirajana peak in January, and Adeje in March. Among guests who left a review, the United Kingdom is the top home country in 7 of the 8. Apartments and condos are the largest home type in all 8. The lines below add what the table can't show, where one of the 8 most booked towns leads its peers or differs from the rest.
- Marbella, Andalusia
Of the 151 seaside towns in Spain with 200 or more homes, Marbella (Andalusia) had the most Airbnb homes, at 5,177, in the 12 months to October 2026.
- 5San Sebastián, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country
In the 12 months to October 2026, among guests who left a review, the United States was the top home country for San Sebastián, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, at 23%.
When to go
Busiest and Quietest Months
August, July and September rank as the busiest months for Airbnb nights across the seaside towns in Spain, and December and January as the quietest. August is the busiest month in 181 of the 228, while Arona and San Bartolomé de Tirajana peak in January, and Adeje in March. Across the 228 towns, nightly rates run lowest in November, at about €177, and highest in August, at about €254. Across the 228 towns, stays run longest in January, at 8.5 nights, and shortest in September, at 5.6 nights.
August ranks first, January last
Airbnb months in calendar order. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
Month by month: rank, typical stay and nightly rate
| Rank | Month | Typical stay | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August | 6.9 nights | €254 |
| 2 | July | 7.8 nights | €253 |
| 3 | September | 5.6 nights | €219 |
| 4 | June | 6.3 nights | €228 |
| 5 | October | 6.3 nights | €188 |
| 6 | May | 6.1 nights | €200 |
| 7 | April | 5.9 nights | €190 |
| 8 | March | 6.6 nights | €182 |
| 9 | November | 6.8 nights | €177 |
| 10 | February | 8.0 nights | €181 |
| 11 | December | 6.5 nights | €181 |
| 12 | January | 8.5 nights | €180 |
Who comes
Where Guests Come From
Among guests who left a review, 77% come from abroad. Among those guests, the largest groups from abroad come from the United Kingdom, France and Germany. The top home cities among those guests are Madrid, London and Paris. Santanyí (Balearic Islands) and Pollença (Balearic Islands) draw the most from abroad, at 97%, among towns with 200 or more homes.
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top home cities
Among guests who left a review
77% from abroad
The money view
Revenue, Occupancy and Nightly Rate
Among the 151 towns with 200 or more Airbnb homes, Santa Eulària des Riu has the highest estimated revenue per home, at €72,969 a year. Of those 151, Sant Adrià de Besòs has the highest occupancy, at 57%, and Valle Gran Rey has the lowest nightly rate on Airbnb, at €87. The most booked of the 228, Marbella, earns about €31,326 per home.
Highest revenue per home of these 151
A year, AirROI estimate
- Santa Eulària des Riu €72,969
Balearic Islands
- Santanyí €50,806
Balearic Islands
- San Sebastián €47,368
Autonomous Community of the Basque Country
- Campos €47,184
Balearic Islands
- Alcúdia €46,937
Balearic Islands
Highest occupancy of these 151
Nights booked, AirROI estimate
Catalonia
- Tías 55%
Canary Islands
- Teguise 54%
Canary Islands
- Los Realejos 54%
Canary Islands
- Costa Adeje 53%
Canary Islands
Lowest nightly rate of these 151
On Airbnb, AirROI estimate
- Valle Gran Rey €87
Canary Islands
- Castelló de la Plana €105
Valencian Community
- Puerto de la Cruz €109
Canary Islands
- Puerto del Rosario €114
Canary Islands
- Vera €116
Andalusia
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular seaside town in Spain?
By AirROI's estimates, Marbella (Andalusia) is the most booked of the 228 seaside towns in Spain, with 79,505 Airbnb stays in the 12 months to October 2026. Arona is second, with 56,564. This counts Airbnb bookings only.
What is the most affordable seaside town in Spain?
By AirROI's estimated nightly rate on Airbnb in the 12 months to October 2026, among seaside towns in Spain with 200 or more homes, the lowest are Valle Gran Rey (Canary Islands) (€87), Castelló de la Plana (Valencian Community) (€105) and Puerto de la Cruz (Canary Islands) (€109). That is the average asking price on booked nights, not what it costs to live or buy there.
What are some small seaside towns in Spain?
By AirROI's count of active Airbnb homes as of October 2026, the smallest of the 228 seaside towns it lists in Spain are Lepe (Andalusia) (96), Cuevas del Almanzora (Andalusia) (98) and Ortigueira (Galicia) (98). AirROI's list starts at 100 homes, so smaller places are not on it.
What seaside towns in Spain offer the strongest Airbnb returns?
Returns depend on what a home costs to buy and run, which AirROI's figures do not cover. On AirROI's estimated revenue per home in the 12 months to October 2026, among seaside towns in Spain with 200 or more homes, the highest are Santa Eulària des Riu (Balearic Islands) (€72,969), Santanyí (Balearic Islands) (€50,806) and San Sebastián (Autonomous Community of the Basque Country) (€47,368). Among the same towns, Sant Adrià de Besòs (Catalonia) has the highest occupancy, at 57%.
Method
How These Lists and Numbers Are Made
How a town gets on this list. A town needs 100 or more Airbnb homes with recent stays. A language model then judges the place from its name, state, country and coordinates, not from words in its name: it has to be on an ocean or sea coast with its own beach, seafront or harbour, or on a Great Lake with a public beach, and within about 10 km of the shore. The town's own listings can back that up, with 30% of its homes listing beach access, or 10% with ocean views, waterfront homes or beach in their titles besides. A town whose listings do not gets a second, stricter check, which asks whether people go there for that or mainly for something else. Big cities stay off. Corrections come last: places the checks got wrong are added or taken off, and rows that name one place are joined.
How the figures are made. Stays, occupancy, nightly rate and revenue are AirROI estimates built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. A town's stays are its bookings in the period, and the typical stay and busiest month come from the same data. Guest ratings, home sizes and how far ahead guests book are the latest figures in each town's AirROI data. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 5,353,546 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. A town needs 1,000 reviews before this page gives its share from abroad.