The town that has the highest percentage of tourists in relation to each inhabitant is Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, a Balearic municipality, which has earned the title of the most overcrowded town in Spain, with 73.1 tourists per inhabitant.

With 595,340 annual visitors, of which 563,055 are foreigners, this coastal place has been transformed into a bustling tourist centre. Despite its beauty and cultural attractions, the place faces the pressure of the massive influx of tourists.

In 2023, Spain received a record 85.1 million international tourists, exceeding the pre-pandemic figures of 2019. The most visited regions were Catalonia, which welcomed 18 million tourists, followed by the Balearic Islands with 14.4 million, and the Canary Islands with 13.9 million visitors.

These destinations stood out for their cultural offering, beaches and a favorable climate throughout the year. The main countries of origin of tourists were the United Kingdom, France and Germany, with the United Kingdom providing the most visitors, with 17.3 million.

The 20 towns with the highest percentage of tourists per inhabitant Sant Llorenç des Cardassar: 73.16 Sallent de Gállego: 51.80 Peníscola/Peñíscola: 51.68 Naut Aran: 49.49 Salou: 48.67 Pájara: 48.02 Albarracín: 46.54 Yaiza: 43.52 Capdepera: 39. 30 Benasque: 36.79 Calvià: 34.37 Benidorm: 33.49 Adeje: 32.85 San Bartolomé de Tirajana: 32.61 Mojácar: 31.53 Lloret de Mar: 30.53 Mogán: 30.36 Vielha e Mijaran: 29.49 Tías: 24.38 Puerto de la Cruz: 24.10