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Spain has been ranked the leading retirement destination in Europe and third worldwide in the 2026 Global Retirement Report and Index, according to Global Citizen Solutions. The country received a score of 99.6 out of 100 across measures including quality of life, mobility and citizenship, tax

Valencia’s historic centre tends to get most of the attention, with its grand gates, tiled churches and wide squares.

CN Traveller included one unusual Spanish landscape in its 17 Most Beautiful National Parks in the World.

How much of your salary does Spain’s pension replace?Spain has the highest pension replacement rate among 38 countries in an OECD-based comparison, at 80.4%.

Spain has placed 19th in Visual Capitalist’s 2026 ranking of the best countries for quality of life, ahead of Portugal, Italy and the United States.

Spain has topped InterNations’ 2026 Quality of Life Index for the fifth consecutive year.

With the arrival of summer, beaches become an obsession for many travelers, topping the wish lists of those who dream of unwinding by the sea. To help identify these truly special spots, the international platform ‘The World’s 50 Best Beaches’ publishes an annual ranking of the 50 best beaches in the world. The 2026 edition once again brings together the world’s best beaches, including two Spanish ones: Cala Macarella in Menorca and Playa de Cofete in Fuerteventura.

Spain has ranked 12th among the world’s 60 largest economies for international reputation in the RepCore Nations 2026 study, placing ahead of the United Kingdom, Germany, France and the United States.The study, based on public-opinion surveys in 36 countries, describes Spain’s overall reputation as

Spain has been recognised as Best LGBTQ+ Tourist Destination at the Spartacus Travel Awards 2026, according to an announcement by the Embassy of Spain in the UK. The recognition reinforces Spain’s long-standing position as one of Europe’s most open and inclusive destinations for LGBTQ+ travelle

A new European island ranking has put Spain firmly in the spotlight for 2026.

Spain has moved into the global top tier for immigration.

Madrid has secured another major cultural bragging right.

Spain’s healthcare system has long had a solid reputation among foreigners living here, but the latest global data gives that reputation some proper context. In Numbeo’s 2026 Health Care Index, Spain ranks 10th in the world, placing it firmly among the highest-performing systems globally.Spain’

Spain’s coastline continues to lead the way in 2026, with 677 Blue Flag beaches in total, four more than last year and the highest number of any country worldwide.The recognition goes beyond the sand.

Spain is on track to become the world’s most visited country by 2040, overtaking France in international tourist arrivals.

Spain enters 2026 with one of the highest unemployment rates in Europe, even as its economy shows some resilience within a slowing region.

TimeOut has just released its roundup of the best cheap beach holidays in Europe for 2026.

Spain consistently ranks among the happiest countries in Europe, and 2026 is no different.

A home-grown Spanish supermarket group has climbed to the top of the global grocery pecking order, not by being the biggest, but by being the most profitable. It is now also among the world’s strongest brands and the only Spanish name in the top 10 for brand strength in the Brand Finance Global

Spain has emerged as one of the EU’s frontrunners on gender equality, ranking fourth in Europe in the 2025 Gender Equality Index and scoring clearly above the EU average.

Spain has quietly secured another global travel accolade.

Spain has secured two spots in TripAdvisor’s 2026 ranking of the world’s best beaches.

National Geographic’s Spanish pick for the best travel destination for 2026 is not a single city, but an entire northern region.

Spain has secured another high‑profile success on the global wine stage, with a Spanish bodega named the third-best winery in the world by the International Wine & Spirit Competition.

The top richest individuals in Spain in 2025, as ranked by Forbes, tell a very Spanish story of fashion, supermarkets, infrastructure and tourism driving the leaderboard.