Spain and Portugal have set new records in rail travel, with demand for high-speed routes like Madrid–Malaga, Madrid–Seville, and Lisbon–Porto surging in 2025. U.S. tourists are joining Europeans in embracing trains as a faster, greener, and more scenic alternative to flying. With year-on-year bookings up more than 74% on some routes, rail is transforming travel across Iberia, connecting cities, coasts, and culture while redefining modern tourism in Europe.