op Regions by British Population
- Andalusia: Approximately 92,180 British residents, making it the region with the highest number of UK nationals.
- Valencian Community: Close behind with 87,699 British residents, particularly in the province of Alicante.
- Canary Islands: Home to 29,631 Britons, with significant populations in Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
- Catalonia: Hosts 24,689 British residents, many of whom reside in Barcelona and surrounding areas.
- Balearic Islands: Approximately 19,569 British nationals, primarily on Mallorca.
- Murcia: With 17,562 British residents, especially concentrated in coastal towns like Mazarrón.
- Madrid: The capital region has 11,831 British residents.
Provinces with the Highest British Populations
- Alicante (Valencian Community): Leads with 76,739 British residents. Towns like Benidorm, Torrevieja, and Jávea are notable hubs. T
- Málaga (Andalusia): Second with 56,019 British residents, particularly in Marbella, Fuengirola, and Mijas.
- Balearic Islands: Approximately 20,000 British residents, mainly on Mallorca.
- Murcia: Notably, the municipality of Mazarrón has around 8,000 British residents, making up a third of its population.
- Almería (Andalusia): Approximately 14,180 British residents, with towns like Arboleas and Los Gallardos having significant British communities.
Towns with High British Concentrations
- Rojales (Alicante): Nearly 70% of its 16,560 inhabitants are foreigners, predominantly Britons. The area of Ciudad Quesada within Rojales is a notable British enclave.
- Arboleas (Almería): Known as the most British municipality in Spain, with UK nationals forming a significant portion of the population.
- Torrevieja (Alicante): In 2004, it had the largest number of British expats among Spanish municipalities, earning nicknames like ‘Costa del Yorkshire’ due to its sizable British community.
These regions and towns have become popular among British expatriates due to their favorable climates, affordable living costs, and established English-speaking communities.
