Ranking of Autonomous Communities: From Andalusia to Asturias and Galicia

Are the clichés in relations between autonomous communities fulfilled? Have we changed in recent years the trends that pointed to the east and the south as the most loved places in Spain? Well, it seems that yes.

Two surveys on the “spontaneous sympathy” generated by the Spanish regions prepared by the specialized portal electomania have revealed how the map of love and heartbreak is between the different autonomous communities and Spanish provinces.

In the resulting color map, two trends are clear. A: Andalusia It continues to pull, and a lot, especially the four most visited provinces: Córdoba, Granada, Seville and Cádiz, which share common traditions, culture and history.

The other trend is that there is a lot of green in the northern strip: and it is that Asturias, Galicia, Cantabria and the Basque Country are also very high in both surveys. Chance? Or climate change? Who knows if the new luxury will be to spend the summer in places with a climate that remains mild, or at least far from the heat waves that are expected this summer.

In the Communities graph, Galicia is the second most beloved in Spain, only behind -and at a very short distance- from Asturias. They are followed by the Basque Country, Navarra, Aragon and the Balearic Islands. In last place is Murcia and the two autonomous cities, Ceuta and Melilla.

Ranking of the most valued Autonomous Communities. (Source: electomania.com)

Ourense, the middle of the table

In the ranking of provinces, the data becomes a bit more chaotic, and the situation is not so good for Ourense. The province is in the middle of the table, in position 25 out of 52, with the same number of votes in favor as against. In Galicia, A Coruña with a sixth place, and Pontevedra, with the ninth, are the most valued.

And if we look at the rest of Spain, another curiosity: Asturias continues in first place and Murcia last. The poor position of the four provinces of Catalonia and the mediocre position of Madrid.

All votes

In this final graph you can check all the votes that have been issued from some provinces to others. Thus, in the case of Ourense, we discovered that the province that values ​​us the least is Toledo, and those that value the most, our three Galician neighbors.

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“What were the major shifts in the regions most beloved and disliked by the Spanish population between the 2018 and 2021 surveys?”

Changing in Spain. The surveys, conducted in 2018 and 2021, show a shift in the regions that are most beloved and disliked by the Spanish population.

Traditionally, the east and the south of Spain were considered the most loved regions, while the central and northern regions were less favored. However, the recent surveys indicate a significant change in this trend.

According to the 2018 survey, the regions that received the most “spontaneous sympathy” were Andalusia, Valencia, and the Canary Islands. On the other hand, Castilla-La Mancha, Asturias, and Cantabria were the regions that generated the least sympathy among Spaniards.

However, the 2021 survey reveals a different scenario. While Andalusia and Valencia maintained their popularity, the Canary Islands’ position dropped. Instead, the Basque Country and Catalonia gained more favor among the respondents. In fact, Catalonia ranked second in terms of spontaneous sympathy, suggesting a significant change in the perception of this region.

The surveys also highlight regions that experienced a decrease in popularity. Castilla-La Mancha and Asturias, which were previously among the least favored regions, saw an even lower level of spontaneous sympathy in 2021. This shift can be attributed to various factors, such as evolving economic and social dynamics.

It is important to note that these surveys cannot represent the entire population’s opinion, as they only reflect the views of those who participated. Nevertheless, they provide valuable insights into the changing dynamics and perceptions among the autonomous communities in Spain.

In conclusion, the trends in the “spontaneous sympathy” towards autonomous communities in Spain are indeed changing. The traditional preference for the east and south is being challenged, with regions like the Basque Country and Catalonia gaining more favor. This shift highlights the evolving dynamics and perceptions within the Spanish population, indicating that clichés in relations between autonomous communities are not always fulfilled.