THE small coastal city of Chipiona within the province of Cadiz has been topped the ‘happiest city in Spain’ for 2025, in line with a brand new nationwide survey carried out by YouGov for sugar producer Azucarera.
Surpassing dozens of different charming cities throughout the nation, Chipiona took the highest spot because of its ‘individuals, local weather and philosophy of life,’ the report stated.
It marks an increase from third place final yr, placing the unassuming city – greatest identified for its huge sandy seashores and the tallest conventional lighthouse in Spain – firmly on the nationwide radar.
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The research, titled Los pueblos mas felices de España, polled over 2,000 Spanish adults in two phases to find out which cities the general public related to pleasure, high quality of life, and a way of wellbeing.
The primary part requested individuals to call cities they thought-about ‘completely satisfied,’ whereas the second requested respondents to charge them.
Chipiona’s win locations it forward of better-known locations like Ronda and Nerja in Malaga, which got here second and third respectively.
Each have been praised for his or her pure environment and welcoming residents.
In truth, Andalucia dominated the highest 10 with seven cities featured, confirming the area’s sunny, sociable status.
Different high scorers embrace Zahara de los Atunes and Tarifa – each additionally in Cadiz – alongside Benalmadena and Mojacar.
The Valencian city of Peñiscola, in the meantime, was the one non-Andalucian vacation spot within the high 5.
The research discovered that, throughout Spain, the components most related to happiness have been pure environment (ranked within the high three causes for 27 cities), magnificence (25 cities), and local weather (21 cities).
It additionally famous a transparent geographic divide: southern seaside cities like Chipiona have been celebrated for sunshine, whereas northern areas scored increased for nature and meals.
Azucarera’s report goals to focus on the enjoyment of on a regular basis life in smaller cities, celebrating their tradition, neighborhood and appeal.
High 10 Happiest Cities in Spain 2025:
- Chipiona (Cadiz)
- Ronda (Malaga)
- Nerja (Malaga)
- Peñiscola (Valencia)
- Tarifa (Cadiz)
- Zahara de los Atunes (Cadiz)
- Benalmadena (Malaga)
- Mojacar (Almeria)
- San Vicente de la Barquera (Cantabria)
- Santillana del Mar (Cantabria)
