Statistics on Foreign Tourism Expenditure. 08/2026
The total expenditure by tourists residing abroad whose main destination is Catalonia stood at 3,332 million euros in August 2026, 7.2% more than the previous year.
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Statistics on Foreign Tourism. 08/2026
The number of foreign tourists who arrived in Catalonia in August 2026 stood at 2.4 million, 9.1% more than the previous year.
Idescat training activities on statistical procedures. October 2026
Below you can consult of the technical sessions and training or promotional activities in the statistical field designed by Idescat for the month of October 2026.
Official name change of the municipality of Palamós, now named Palamós i Sant Joan
On 22 September, the Official Gazette of the Government of Catalonia (DOGC) published Resolution PRE/3315/2026, of 17 September, giving approval to the change of name of the municipality of Palamós, which is now named Palamós i Sant Joan.
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