Why is Spain so touristy?

Summer resorts and beaches The mild climate during the whole year and the extensive sandy beaches of the Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean as well as of its two archipelagoes (the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands respectively) have been attracting tourists from Northern Europe for decades.



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Spain is the second most-visited country worldwide. Many international tourists visit it as it offers a lot to each one. With diverse cultures and civilisations, it has many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including historical landmarks and castles. It also has a joyful, relaxed lifestyle.

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This magnificent country has been the homeland of many civilizations for centuries. The main reasons for that intense interest in the Spanish lands are the fertility of the country's lands, natural beauty, and favorable climate.

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Many British tourists come to Spain looking for “sun & beach”. Spain has a much longer coastline than Portugal, with more beaches - and it has a (loooong) Mediterranean shore, that Portugal lacks: “Mediterranean” implies warmer water and better weather.

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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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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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the UK, Spain has a lot more financial benefits in pretty much every category, from dining out to utility fees. Overall, the cost of living in Spain vs. the UK should come in at about 30 - 40% lower, with every factor considered.

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The Balearic Islands are one of the autonomous communities in Spain which welcomes the most foreigners, either to spend a few days vacation, or to settle permanently. On the island of Mallorca, if there is one group that has always led the foreign communities with regards to ex-pat living, it is the British community.

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13 Things Spaniards Are Proud of (and One That Embarrasses Us)
  1. Siesta. ...
  2. Our great inventions: everything is better if you attach a stick to it! ...
  3. Rafa Nadal (and every athlete who is suddenly number one). ...
  4. The twelve grapes on New Year's Eve. ...
  5. Cervantes. ...
  6. Spanish! ...
  7. Our other languages! ...
  8. Chocolate con churros.


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These 14 dishes – from seafood and meat to rice and pastries – are essential to sample when you travel to Spain.
  • Paella Valenciana. Paella is perhaps the most famous Spanish dish of all, and certainly one of the most abused. ...
  • Patatas bravas. ...
  • Gazpacho. ...
  • Pimientos de Padrón. ...
  • Fideuà ...
  • Jamón. ...
  • Tortilla. ...
  • Churros.


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France is the most visited country in the world with 117,109,000 international tourists, thanks to its rich history and iconic landmarks. Mexico comes in second for most visited countries, with 51,128,000 tourists, offering vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty.

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Having a lower average salary, combined with an unemployment rate higher than the rest of Europe, makes it clearer why the current price levels are relatively low. So, in that sense, as a foreigner, you will find that Spain is pretty affordable. You can enjoy a decent lifestyle at a low cost.

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Overall, total living costs in Spain are an incredible 21% cheaper than in the UK. This represents the average for the whole country, and depending on exactly where you are relocating from and to, this could be even higher.

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Spain maintains a low crime rate compared to its European counterparts with 48.8 known criminal acts per thousand inhabitants. In the United Kingdom the crime rate reaches 79.5 per thousand, 74.8 in Belgium, 60.7 in Germany and 53.9 in Denmark.

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