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Costa Brava Tourism Statistics: 132,869 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 132,869 Airbnb stays in the Costa Brava, in Catalonia, Spain, in the 12 months to October 2026, with Roses the most booked town. The busiest month was August. 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
- 860,262
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.5 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 82%
Key facts
Costa Brava 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 the Costa Brava at 132,869 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Costa Brava added up to 860,262 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in the Costa Brava lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 66 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in the Costa Brava in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in the Costa Brava ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Costa Brava in August were booked furthest ahead, about 110 days, against 31 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 82% of Costa Brava Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by France at 44% and the United Kingdom at 5.5%.
By place
- AirROI estimates the Costa Brava took 2.5% of all Airbnb stays in Spain in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Roses had the most Airbnb stays of the Costa Brava's 20 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 19,084, ahead of Lloret de Mar and Castelló d'Empúries.
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, the Costa Brava accounted for 2.5% 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 the Costa Brava
The Costa Brava had 10,806 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 132,869 stays and 860,262 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.5 nights and was booked about 66 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 20 towns it tracks in the Costa Brava; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 10,806
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 132,869
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 860,262
- Typical stay
- 6.5 nights
- Booked ahead
- 66 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in the Costa Brava?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in the Costa Brava in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
August ranks first, January 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: August, July, September, June, May, October, April, November, December, March, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 15.2% | 110 days |
| July | 13.6% | 94 days |
| September | 10.2% | 61 days |
| June | 10.0% | 63 days |
| May | 8.4% | 54 days |
| October | 8.4% | 55 days |
| April | 7.3% | 42 days |
| November | 6.0% | 36 days |
| December | 5.7% | 44 days |
| March | 5.5% | 31 days |
| February | 5.1% | 31 days |
| January | 4.4% | 32 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 Costa Brava Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Costa Brava Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 82% came from abroad, led by France at 44% and the United Kingdom at 5.5%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Barcelona was the top origin city at 6.6%, ahead of Toulouse at 3.5%. The figures rest on 434,027 reviews, written over many years.
82% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 82%
- From within Spain 18%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in the Costa Brava
Roses, Lloret de Mar and Castelló d'Empúries took 35% of Airbnb stays in the Costa Brava in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 18 of the 20 towns, led by Roses, and July in 2, led by El Port de la Selva. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 69% in El Port de la Selva to 89% in Roses.
| Roses | 19,084 |
| Lloret de Mar | 14,487 |
| Castelló d'Empúries | 13,563 |
| Cadaqués | 9,780 |
| Palafrugell | 9,366 |
| L'Escala | 8,805 |
| Tossa de Mar | 7,255 |
| Begur | 7,132 |
| Castell d'Aro, Platja d'Aro i s'Agaró | 6,779 |
| Torroella de Montgrí | 6,026 |
| Palamós | 5,114 |
| Blanes | 4,972 |
| Calonge i Sant Antoni | 4,621 |
| Sant Feliu de Guíxols | 4,254 |
| Llançà | 3,956 |
| Pals | 3,685 |
| El Port de la Selva | 1,675 |
| Santa Cristina d'Aro | 1,152 |
| Calonge | 620 |
| Platja d'Aro i S'Agaró | 543 |
* 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 the Costa Brava
How many tourists visit the Costa Brava?
Spain as a whole had 93.8 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts the Costa Brava at 2.5% of Airbnb stays in Spain in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 132,869 Airbnb stays in the Costa Brava in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in the Costa Brava?
The busiest Airbnb month in the Costa Brava in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and September. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in the Costa Brava?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in the Costa Brava in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 32 days ahead, against 110 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in the Costa Brava?
A typical Airbnb stay in the Costa Brava lasted 6.5 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 66 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 4.6 nights in December to 9.0 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in the Costa Brava come from?
Of Costa Brava Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 82% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were France at 44% and the United Kingdom at 5.5%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Barcelona at 6.6%, ahead of Toulouse at 3.5%.
What is the most booked town in the Costa Brava on Airbnb?
Roses was the most booked town in the Costa Brava on Airbnb, with an estimated 19,084 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Lloret de Mar and Castelló d'Empúries.
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 132,869 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 20 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 434,027 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.