How Does The World See Spain? As Great Food, Great Tourism, and Great Athletes

Spain is considered to be one of the best countries in the world

How Does The World See Spain? As Great Food, Great Tourism, and Great Athletes

If the stereotypical view of Spain is one of flamenco dancing, bullfighting, and seaside siestas, then the 2017 version will provide an accurate update.

According to the country image barometer of the Elcano Royal Institute; the thing that comes to mind for most people when they think about Spain are the bountiful beaches, the fabulous foods, and the amazing athletes.

The barometer looked at the brand strength of Spain, as viewed from the eyes of over 4,00 people across 11 countries in Europe, Asia, and America.

The latest responses show the image of Spain has improved to a score of 7.1. The country has been able to shake off the negativity of the economic crisis and shed the image of having no opportunities for employment.

Spain is now considered to be a place filled with sunshine, sports, and fine food. This is sure to leave the tourism industry feeling pretty pleased. However, one image Spain has not managed to shed just yet is the image of being a poor place to do business.

The most valued commodity in Spain remains holidaymaking facilities and attractions. German, French, and British respondents in particular valued these traits highly. The barometer showed people in China, Japan, Italy and Turkey still hold true to the traditional images of Spain; flamenco, football, and bullfighting.

63% of people from France and Germany said they consider Spain to be a “poor” country, with half of Brits agreeing with them. The good news is that the perception that Spain is lazy has fallen down to 26% from the 40% of 2014.

When it comes to goods produced, Zara remains the most well-known brand in Spain, receiving the highest grade on the barometer for best-known companies and brands (7.5). Next came Iberia Airlines with 7.2, BBVA with 7, and the car company Seat, which also scored 7.

The French, Italians, and the Brits place a high value on the olive oil, textiles, and wines of Spain; putting a premium on these Spanish products.

The country with the highest score on the image barometer was Japan, with a score of 7.6. Next came Germany and the UK with 7.5. The barometer said that these three country has their own strong national images, with easily identifiable products and traits.

Eat Spanish Food to Boost Brainpower

Eat Spanish Food to Boost Brainpower

https://costadelsolpropertygroup.com/Local-cuisine-spain.php There are many benefits to eating the Spanish Mediterranean diet, but the idea that it could actually make you smarter sounds just too far out there.

There is a new study, however, that suggests eating plenty of fresh fruit and veg, fish, and olive oil could stop your brain from shrinking during the aging process; something that would keep away all the cognitive decline that comes with age.

The University of Edinburgh say that the brain begins to shed brain cells as we age and it can lead to people having difficulty forming and retaining memories. This has been known for a long time in the medical world. The study by Dr Michelle Luciano discovered that the Mediterranean diet positively impacted brain health, and could potentially protect it in the long run.

University scientists looked at the dietary information provided by 401 people aged 70 and scanned their brains two more times; when they turned 73 and when they turned 76. Scientists were looking at the thickness of the cerebral cortex and overall brain volume.

The result was that the brains of the people who ate plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts and fresh fish were in better shape.

Dr Clare Walton of the Alzheimer’s Society said that the evidence eating healthy diets rich in fruits, veg, and fish is good for your brain and can improve memory is only increasing. The brain shrinks by 1-2% per year during old age and the study suggests the process can be dramatically slowed down by eating a Mediterranean diet.

So that’s that then; if you want to live a long and happy life and keep your brain healthy you should pack your bags and head to Spain!

Visitors to Spain Enjoy Best Value for Food and Drinks in The World!

Travellers to Spain will enjoy some of the lowest food prices in the world, according to a new survey.

Orange Square Marbella old town

The Post Office Travel Money report visited 46 different destinations across the world and rated Spain as the fourth-best value for food when the meal cost €47.30. The shopping basket in question contained a bottle of beer, a can of Coke, a glass of wine, mineral water, suncream, a packet of Marlboro cigarettes and a three-course meal for two including house wine.

A cup of coffee costs on average €1.27 in Costa del Sol, with the local beer costing around €2.13.

The gap in prices between Spain and the actual cheapest destination has risen from €1.32 last year to the far higher figure of over €7.90.

In all, the local cuisine in Spain is of the highest quality and with the prices and cost of living in Spain being so low, no wonder more and more holiday makers and lifestyle buyers are choosing Spain and the Costa del Sol there choice of holiday and home destination.

People just don't realise that living in the Costa del Sol really is so much cheaper than living in northern Europe by nearly one third cheaper which is extraordinary? The life expectancy is higher and with an average temperature of 20C all year around and a family orientated culture with the wonderful Mediterranean lifestyle Spain brings and only a few million inhabitants in the whole region, and central Europe only a short flight away, more and more British and northern Europeans are looking at southern Spain and the Costa del Sol to buy property for either a holiday home or a permanent lifestyle choice.
Buy a Spanish home and move to the Costa del Sol because life really is better in flip flops.