According to data from the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia (IECA), rural tourism establishments in Cádiz welcomed 1,869 tourists in February 2026. This figure represents a 20% decrease compared to the same month last year, when 2,343 visitors were recorded.

Despite this reduction in the number of visitors, total overnight stays increased by 1,628 nights compared to 2025. This growth is primarily attributed to an increase in the average length of stay, which rose from 1.8 days in 2025 to 3.2 days in 2026, indicating that fewer tourists stayed for longer periods.

The main driver for this increase came from international tourists. Although their numbers were lower, at 569 people, they doubled their stays, increasing from 1,455 nights in February 2025 to 3,164 nights in 2026.

In contrast, domestic tourism experienced a decline in both visitors and overnight stays. A total of 1,300 Spanish tourists stayed in rural accommodations in Cádiz, 421 fewer than in 2025. Their overnight stays also slightly decreased from 2,796 to 2,716 nights, although their average stay increased from 1.6 to 2.1 days.

By tourist zones, the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, which spans parts of the Cádiz and Málaga provinces, was the most popular destination, with 1,055 tourists and 3,066 overnight stays. The Costa de la Luz of Cádiz recorded 656 visitors and a total of 2,054 overnight stays during the analyzed month.