Torrevieja, located on Spain's Costa Blanca, has a very high international population, and while it is famous for its British community, it is no longer "full of Brits" in the way it was a decade ago. As of early 2026, municipal census data shows that the city is home to over 110,000 residents from 123 different countries. The British community remains one of the largest foreign groups, with approximately 4,600 to 4,700 registered UK citizens living in the city. However, they have been surpassed in numbers by the Ukrainian community (over 10,000 residents) and are closely followed by large Russian, Colombian, and Moroccan populations. While you will still find many British-owned pubs, English-speaking social clubs, and "Little Britain" enclaves in the outskirts and urbanizations, the city itself has become a diverse, multicultural hub. The British population in Torrevieja has seen a slight decline since Brexit due to stricter residency requirements, while populations from Latin America and Eastern Europe have surged. For a visitor, this means that while English is very widely spoken and you will certainly find many British expats, the atmosphere is a cosmopolitan blend of Spanish culture and international influences rather than a purely British "colony" by the sea.