Spain was the most visited European country among outbound travelers from the United Kingdom in 2024, with ***** million visits. This figure denotes roughly a *** percent drop compared to 2019, prior to the coronavirus pandemic. France, Italy, and Turkey followed in the ranking in 2024.

Spain was the most visited country by residents of the United Kingdom in 2024, with approximately ***** million visits. This figure was marginally lower than in 2019, prior to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Meanwhile, ************************* followed in the 2024 ranking; of these, only ****** reported a higher number of visits that year compared to pre-pandemic levels. Spain still a favorite among UK holidaymakers Spain has become a firm favorite among holiday travelers from Britain, as it continually lists as the most visited holiday destination abroad. Beach holidays are popular among Brits searching for warmer climates, and the relative ease and cheapness of package holidays to the Mediterranean make it possible. Outbound tourism from the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic As suggested by the figures recorded by the leading outbound travel destinations, the number of visits abroad from the United Kingdom continued to recover in 2024 and even passed pre-pandemic levels for the first time since travel restrictions were lifted. As the volume of visits bounced back, the outbound tourism expenditure in the UK also experienced a sharp annual increase in 2024, with spending having in fact already exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 2023.