Spain beats New Zealand and Australia to top list of dream destinations Brits would choose to start a new life

Spain has beaten New Zealand and Australia to top the list of dream destinations Brits would choose to start a new life.

The European country, famous for its sun, sea and sangria, is currently going through a blistering heatwave with temperatures forecast to soar above 40 degrees.

And it remains a hot destination for those in the UK – with a survey revealing 13 per cent of Brits would choose Spain over any other country as a place to call home.

New Zealand, recently named the second most peaceful country on earth, was named the second most popular country to move to.

The Commonwealth country, which takes 24 hours to reach by air, boasts extraordinary scenery, stunning deserted beaches and imposing mountains.

It polled 12 per cent along with its neighbouring nation Australia.