From holiday searches to second homes, Spain is winning big right now when it comes to courting Britons’ favour. Visitor numbers are soaring, with Spain’s national statistics institute (INE) recording more than 1.82 million British visitors in May 2023 (compared to 1.65 million in May 2022). This positions Brits as Spain’s leading international visitor group, […]
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Spain celebrates 30 years as world-leading Blue Flag beach destination
There can be little doubt about Spain’s position as a world-leading beach destination. The Iberian country has just been awarded 627 Blue Flags for its beaches, a further 97 for its marinas and five for its tourist boats. The figures mean that Spain retains its position as having more Blue Flags than any other country, […]
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How days on the beach can deliver lifelong mental wellbeing benefits
Every parent wants to do the best for their children, including for their health and wellbeing. According to a recent survey coordinated by the European Centre for Environment and Human Health (ECEHH) at the University of Exeter, that means spending more time by the water.The survey of 15,000 people across 14 countries found that those […]