Why do British people go to Spain so much?

Why do British tourists love Spain that much? Spain has been popular for British holidaymakers since the 1960's because it was one of the first places to known for package holidays ordinary people could afford. The weather was reliably warm or hot even, there were decent hotels, and it was only a short flight away.



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In addition, the leading country sending most tourists to Spain is the United Kingdom, with 828,680 visitors, representing 19.1 per cent of all tourists coming to Spain. The UK is followed by France and Germany with the most tourists visiting Spain with 585,567 tourists and 529,562 respectively.

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Overall, the cost of living in Spain vs UK is lower in almost every aspect. Each food shop, petrol fill-up and utility bill will on average cost less than in the UK. But it is the price of renting or buying property which is the largest contribution to Spain living costs being 21% lower than the UK.

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Sunny Spain is the dream retirement destination for thousands of us – golden coasts, delicious food and a rich culture are hard to resist. It is little wonder that more than 100,000 British pensioners have already settled in the country.

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According to the many thousands of British retirees who did it, the lifestyle and safety in Spain much higher than in the UK. The health level in Spain is recognized as the best in the world (Bloomberg Global Health Index, 2019) and the affordable price of spacious housing and comfortable apartments is a big advantage.

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