MARBELLA has become Spain’s most expensive tourist destination for hotel stays, according to the latest figures from Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE).
The data reveals that hotels in the Costa del Sol hotspot commanded an eye-watering €214 per night.
The figure significantly outpaces other major tourist destinations, with Barcelona trailing at €173 and Madrid at €153 per night. Malaga city ranked notably lower at €139.
“We’ve seen record-breaking hotel profitability, with rates soaring to €332 in August and €299 in December,” Marbella’s Mayor Ángeles Muñoz said.
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“These figures prove we’re successfully tackling seasonality while strengthening our position in new markets, particularly the United States.”
The luxury resort town broke its own record in eight out of twelve months last year, while also achieving historic highs in revenue per available room, averaging €148 throughout the year, with August peaks reaching €289.
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