Spain took the number-three spot among foreign countries where travellers would most like to live

Spain is top choice for family travel and nightlife

Country is also considered third-best place to live abroad, says survey

By Oliver McIntyre

Costa Blanca News, Feb 11th 2011.

WHILE the two may not seem to go hand in hand, Spain is the top choice for both family travel and for tourists seeking nightlife, according to a survey by travel website Skyscanner. 

"Madrid and Barcelona are selected for their lively nightlife while the towns and hotel complexes on the Mediterranean attract many families," according to the Scottish-based travel company, which surveyed 600 travellers.

Spain took the number-three spot among foreign countries where travellers would most like to live, after Australia and the US.

However, the country did not fare as well when it comes to cuisine, scoring seventh place, or culture, where it came in at ninth.

"Our country made a good showing in the majority of categories, though it is surprising that Thailand and the United States beat us in cuisine, or that the beaches of Greece outscored those of Spain," said Benjamín Ulecia, Skyscanner's chief for the Spanish market.

The top destination for cuisine was Italy, which was also named the most romantic destination as well as number-one for culture.  The Caribbean was the top choice most spectacular beaches and most relaxing destination, while New Zealand was named the most beautiful country.

The country with the friendliest locals was the US, followed by Australia and Ireland.