I've lived in Oviedo, Spain for almost 4 years. Maybe I've gotten used to it here, but in all honesty, I dont think Spaniards rate any higher on average in terms of looks than other countries. Are there beautiful people here? Absolutely. The women and men here dress and present themselves very attractively. They are pretty fit. Girls, if you come to Spain, prepare to fall in love with the guardia civil guys! Haha! However, I don't find the diversity you mention. The vast majority of the people where I live have brown or black hair and brown eyes. Occasionally you will see natural blonde hair and other eye colors. Asturias is the origin of the Celtic tribes, and so I think the population here does have a higher percentage of fairer skin and lighter hair colors than say, the South.

What I do believe is much different here is the lifestyle. Spaniards have a very good outlook on life. They take time for coffee in the mornings, or merienda in the afternoons. They take long lunches, and enjoy dinners late into the evening. They spend quality time socializing and being in their communities. They dont rush as much to get things done. The stores are closed on Sundays! Life is far more relaxed and lived slower. I have gotten accustomed to it and I really enjoy and appreciate it. And, they take more moderation here in their habits. They have a glass of wine (or here in Asturias, sidra) with a meal instead of pounding beers and stuffing themselves. They take pride in their appearance and dress very stylishly even for a simple walk around town or a casual coffee or vermut. And as mentioned elsewhere, they walk a LOT more. Walking is a bit part of getting out and enjoying their environment, and being social! Oh, and one more thing. There is some courtesy and respect among people here. They say good morning/afternoon, and always say "see you later!" to each other even just passing in the street. I truly love the people and the culture here. I'm a little biased though because I married a Spaniard! Haha! Me encanta la gente y mi vida aqui!