Where the British invest in Spain
According to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), more than 241,000 British citizens reside in Spain, many of whom are businessmen and entrepreneurs with businesses in the country. It is estimated that English businesses in Spain generate around 6,000 million euros a year.
English people with businesses in Spain tend to live mainly in coastal areas, such as the Costa del Sol, the Costa Blanca and the Balearic Islands, where a large British community is concentrated. It is also common to find English businesses in cities like Madrid and Barcelona.
Where the British invest in Spain
Here is a list of the businesses that open the most or where the British invest the most in Spain. (young people, adults and expatriates)
- British bars and pubs: Many English people decide to open bars and pubs that offer beers, typical English foods and a cozy atmosphere similar to that found in their country of origin.
- Real estate agencies: Many English people decide to set up real estate agencies in Spain to help other compatriots find properties to buy or rent in the country.
- Language schools: Since English is a highly in-demand language in Spain, many English people decide to set up language schools to teach English to local students.
- Tourism businesses: Some English people decide to set up businesses related to tourism, such as travel agencies specialized in destinations in Spain, hotels, hostels or tourist activities.
- Clothing and accessories stores: Some British entrepreneurs decide to set up clothing and accessories stores in Spain, offering British and European fashion products to local consumers.
- Restaurants and cafes: Some English people set up restaurants and cafes in Spain that offer typical British food, such as fish and chips, roast beef, scones, among other popular dishes in the United Kingdom.
