Gran Canaria closed August 2025 with total tourism revenue of €150,07 million, representing year-on-year growth of 11,4% compared to 2024, according to data from the Canary Islands Statistics Institute (ISTAC) for October 2025. The boost comes primarily from the southern hubs, where Mogán and San Bartolomé de Tirajana consolidate their dominance in the island's economic structure.
Revenue analysis reveals a high concentration of profitability in just five tourist centers, which account for more than 70% of the island's total. This structure, while proven solid, maintains dependence on international markets—primarily British, German, and Nordic—which exposes the tourism economy to fluctuations in external demand and exchange rates. Sustained growth in 2025 coincides with a record-breaking summer in air connectivity and hotel occupancy, but also with growing pressure on the housing market and local employment, factors that determine the social sustainability of the model. There is a clear picture: Gran Canaria continues its path of tourism expansion, but the revenue map shows that profitability is concentrated in mature enclaves that now face the challenge of renewal and diversification. The challenge, for the coming years, will be to convert the increase in revenue into distributed economic well-being.
Mogán's tourism network, which includes enclaves such as Puerto de Mogán, Taurito, Amadores, and Puerto Rico, generated more than €34,5 million, an increase of 18,1%, the highest growth rate among the main island destinations. Within the municipality, Puerto de Mogán recorded a spectacular increase of 35,3%, to €5,87 million, driven by the recovery of high-net-worth tourism and the consolidation of the nautical and luxury dining segments.
Amadores follows with €11,1 million (+20,7%), reinforcing its profile as an area for family accommodation and mid-to-high-end second homes, while Taurito and Puerto Rico also show solid increases of 18,2% and 19,4%, respectively.
On the island's other major tourist hub, Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés account for the highest absolute figures. Playa del Inglés - San Agustín reached €59,65 million, 11,5% more than in August 2024, consolidating its position as the economic engine of Canarian tourism. Within this group, Playa del Inglés led the way with €46,47 million (+12,6%), followed by Maspalomas, with €46,9 million (+6,2%), and Meloneras, with €31,6 million (+4,8%).
Although growth in Meloneras is more moderate, the destination maintains the highest average revenue per visitor, thanks to its concentration of five-star hotels and a high-spending tourist profile. Meanwhile, Campo Internacional (11,62 million, up 8,3%) and Sonnenland (+12,25%) reflect the dynamism of vacation rentals and the Nordic market.
At the urban level, Las Canteras contributed €6,05 million, a 13,8% increase, driven by mainland tourism and short-stay trips. This figure underscores Las Palmas' role as a complement to the southern island's offering, with a tourist city model that is gaining ground in overall profitability. Beyond the major destinations, the rest of Gran Canaria generated €2,96 million, representing a 17,6% increase, indicative of the growth of rural and inland tourism, fueled by the rise of ecotourism and hiking and gastronomic-related stays.
