It is the economic capital of the Canary Islands without a doubt, although Las Palmas insists on undervaluing the 100.000 families who work hard every day in the south of Gran Canaria. If Las Palmas, the capital, were not a city that was always damaged, starting with its little beach of Las Canteras, and had some brains when it came to cleaning up the destination, eliminating the apartheid between the upper city and the commercial part, Gran Canaria would be an island to be addressed directly. Madrid and put money as God commands in their demands. Data from the Bank of Spain on monetary transactions in the south of Gran Canaria highlight that regional authorities must look with greater respect at the collection funds they have in the region.
Tourist spending in Maspalomas, excluding Playa del Inglés, has grown steadily in recent years. In 2023, tourist spending in Maspalomas reached 2.060 million euros, an increase of 45% compared to 2022. The average spending of tourists in Maspalomas is 153 euros per day, 33% higher than the average for Gran Canaria. 4
In 2023, tourism spending is distributed as follows: accommodation: 666 million euros (32,2%); restoration: 511 million euros (24,8%); transport: 284 million euros (13,8%); activities: 200 million euros (9,7%); other services, 400 million euros (19,5%).
The main markets for tourists to Maspalomas in 2023 were the mainland, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy. In 2023, mainland tourists accounted for 26,3% of tourist spending in Maspalomas, followed by British tourists (24,6%), Germans (19,4%), French (11,2%) and tight-fisted Italians ( 7,9%). Tourist spending in Maspalomas is an important economic driver for the island. The tourism sector employs more than 100.000 people in Maspalomas and generates tax revenues that are used to finance public services and development projects in the rest of the Canary Islands. In fact, islands like El Hierro or La Gomera operate with money from Maspalomas.
Tourist spending in Maspalomas is expected to continue growing in the coming years. This is due to a number of factors, including the growing demand for international travel, the improvement of Gran Canaria's tourism infrastructure and the development of new tourism products.
