Cold shoulder

The study, released on Thursday, April 20, surveyed 1,620 people across the country and asked them about their ‘spontaneous feelings’ towards their own autonomous community and the others.

According to the results, Asturias is the most valued region in Spain, followed by Galicia, the Basque Country, and Navarra. But the region of Murcia ranks at the bottom, with a score of only 6.2, even lower than the north African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla.

The study also shows a clear divide between the north and south, with voters in northern regions consistently giving the worst ratings to Murcia, while southern regions ranked Murcia much higher.

The findings have caused quite a stir. Some have suggested it may be due to a lack of awareness or understanding about the region, while others speculate it may be due to its hot climate.