Ballesteros Olza, MarioPalencia González, Francisco Javier2025-11-242025-11-242024-03-23Mario Ballesteros-Olza, F. Javier Palencia-González, Irene Blanco-Gutiérrez, Using big data to analyze how and why users value urban blue spaces in Spain, Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, Volume 95,2024,128308,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128308.1610-8167https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128308https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14468/30910This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Elsevier in "Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, Volume 95,2024,128308", available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128308.Este es el manuscrito aceptado del artículo publicado por Elsevier en "Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, Volume 95,2024,128308", disponible en línea: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128308.One of the objectives outlined in the 2030 Agenda is to make cities and human settlements more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable (Goal 11). This study analyzed the ratings (quantitative data), and opinions (qualitative data) of over half a million Google Maps reviews to discern how urban blue spaces (beaches and inland blue spaces) and green spaces (parks and ornamental gardens) were valued by users and the reasons behind their ratings, with a specific emphasis on the role played by the presence of water in these environments. The main findings indicated a more positive rating for blue spaces than green spaces. In addition, the qualitative analysis showed that aesthetic values were the most commented upon and appreciated feature of these spaces, followed by aspects related to physical activity, social interactions, relaxation, air quality, biodiversity, and those associated with the conservation and cleanliness of these spaces. These findings align with those from previous studies, suggesting a higher preference for blue spaces and a greater willingness to pay for houses and hotel rooms offering views of water.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccess3304 Tecnología de los ordenadoresartículoblue spacesgreen spaceswaterblue healthurban planninghealthy cities