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Gran Canaria Tourism Statistics: 149,532 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 149,532 Airbnb stays in Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands, Spain, in the 12 months to October 2026, with San Bartolomé de Tirajana the most booked town. The busiest month was January. All of Spain had 93.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 1,094,691
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 83%
Key facts
Gran Canaria Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of Spain at 93.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Gran Canaria at 149,532 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Gran Canaria added up to 1,094,691 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Gran Canaria lasted 7.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 83 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in Gran Canaria in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by February and March, with May the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the five busiest Airbnb months in Gran Canaria ran unbroken from November to March in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Gran Canaria in November were booked furthest ahead, about 107 days, against 50 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 83% of Gran Canaria Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by Germany at 19% and the United Kingdom at 17%.
By place
- AirROI estimates Gran Canaria took 2.8% of all Airbnb stays in Spain in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates San Bartolomé de Tirajana had the most Airbnb stays of Gran Canaria's 18 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 47,104, ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Mogán.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Spain?
UN Tourism counted 93.8 million international tourist arrivals for all of Spain in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Gran Canaria accounted for 2.8% of Airbnb stays in Spain in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93.8 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of Spain | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria had 8,485 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 149,532 stays and 1,094,691 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.3 nights and was booked about 83 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 18 towns it tracks in Gran Canaria; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 8,485
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 149,532
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,094,691
- Typical stay
- 7.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 83 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Gran Canaria?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in Gran Canaria in the 12 months to October 2026, then February and March. May was the quietest. The five busiest months run unbroken from November to March.
January ranks first, May last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. 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
From busiest to quietest: January, February, March, November, December, August, July, October, April, September, June, May.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.3% | 102 days |
| February | 10.1% | 102 days |
| March | 9.9% | 82 days |
| November | 9.7% | 107 days |
| December | 9.3% | 107 days |
| August | 8.6% | 92 days |
| July | 7.7% | 77 days |
| October | 7.4% | 80 days |
| April | 7.3% | 64 days |
| September | 6.8% | 60 days |
| June | 6.4% | 50 days |
| May | 6.3% | 60 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Gran Canaria Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Gran Canaria Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 83% came from abroad, led by Germany at 19% and the United Kingdom at 17%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 3.1%, ahead of Berlin at 2.9%. The figures rest on 345,255 reviews, written over many years.
83% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 83%
- From within Spain 17%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Gran Canaria
San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Mogán took 75% of Airbnb stays in Gran Canaria in the 12 months to October 2026. January is the busiest Airbnb month in 6 of the 18 towns, led by San Bartolomé de Tirajana, and March in 6, led by Telde. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 78% in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to 92% in Arguineguín.
| San Bartolomé de Tirajana | 47,104 |
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 42,930 |
| Mogán | 21,749 |
| Telde | 6,746 |
| Agaete | 4,275 |
| Maspalomas | 4,226 |
| Agüimes | 3,380 |
| Gáldar | 3,060 |
| Santa Lucía de Tirajana | 3,003 |
| Arucas | 2,060 |
| Tejeda | 1,919 |
| Santa Brígida | 1,852 |
| Moya | 1,468 |
| Ingenio | 1,430 |
| Vega de San Mateo | 1,222 |
| La Aldea de San Nicolás | 1,186 |
| Teror | 1,149 |
| Arguineguín | 773 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Gran Canaria
How many tourists visit Gran Canaria?
Spain as a whole had 93.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Gran Canaria at 2.8% of Airbnb stays in Spain in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 149,532 Airbnb stays in Gran Canaria in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Gran Canaria?
The busiest Airbnb month in Gran Canaria in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then February and March. The five busiest months run from November to March.
What is the quietest month in Gran Canaria?
May was the quietest Airbnb month in Gran Canaria in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and June ranked 11th. Stays in May were booked about 60 days ahead, against 107 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Gran Canaria?
A typical Airbnb stay in Gran Canaria lasted 7.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 83 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.9 nights in September to 9.9 nights in January.
Where do Airbnb guests in Gran Canaria come from?
Of Gran Canaria Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 83% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were Germany at 19% and the United Kingdom at 17%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 3.1%, ahead of Berlin at 2.9%.
What is the most booked town in Gran Canaria on Airbnb?
San Bartolomé de Tirajana was the most booked town in Gran Canaria on Airbnb, with an estimated 47,104 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Mogán.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (93.8 million in 2024 across Spain). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 149,532 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 18 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 345,255 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.