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Spain Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula. The coastline of Spain is washed by the Bay of Biscay (Cantabrian Sea) to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The country borders Andorra (a microstate in the Pyrenees), France, the tiny British overseas territory of Gibraltar (United Kingdom), Portugal, and Morocco (in the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla on the North African coast). Spain shares maritime borders ...

Spain

Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula. The coastline of Spain is washed by the Bay of Biscay (Cantabrian Sea) to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The country borders Andorra (a microstate in the Pyrenees), France, the tiny British overseas territory of Gibraltar (United Kingdom), Portugal, and Morocco (in the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla on the North African coast). Spain shares maritime borders with Algeria and Italy. The country covers an area of ​​505,992 km², making it the fourth largest in Europe and the second largest in Western Europe. For comparison, it is about twice the size of the United Kingdom.

The Kingdom of Spain has a population of 47.1 million (as of 2020), with Madrid as its capital and largest city. The second largest city in Spain is Barcelona, ​​the capital of Catalonia. The official and national language is Spanish, with co-official languages ​​being Catalan, Galician, and Basque.

What is Spain known for?

Spain is known for its food, flamenco music and dance, siesta, bullfighting, horses, art and literature, architecture, Moorish heritage, islands, Mediterranean beaches, wines, fruits, and football.

In ancient times, the Iberian Peninsula, on the southwestern edge of Europe, was inhabited by various ethnic groups. In the second millennium BC, Iberian tribes migrated to the peninsula, either from North Africa or Southern Europe, and spread over a large area. In the 8th and 9th centuries BC, the peninsula was invaded by Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians and a significant number of Celtic immigrants from central and northern Europe. These are very diverse ethnic stocks from the pre-Roman period, constituting the ancestors of the later Spaniards. The diverse societies and tribal organization of the inhabitants of Iberia slow down the Roman conquest of "Spain", which lasted from 218 BC to 19 BC. With the decline of the Roman Empire, the Suebi, Vandals and Alans took over parts of Spain. They were followed by the Visigoths, who conquered all of Spain in the 5th century AD and founded a kingdom that lasted until 711, when it fell due to the invasion of Islamic North African Moors.

The Reconquista, a battle between the Christian kingdoms and the Moors, lasted until 1492, and in 1512 the unification of modern Spain was completed. During the 16th century, Spain became the most powerful state in Europe, thanks to the vast wealth it gained from its possessions in the Americas. The steady decline of Spain's power in Europe began in the late 16th century, and in the 19th century Spain lost most of its colonies. After the victory of his Nationalist forces in 1939, General Francisco Franco ruled a country that was politically and economically exhausted and isolated by the Allies. 

In 1955, Spain joined the United Nations. In 1969, General Franco appointed Prince Juan Carlos as the next ruler of Spain, and in 1975, Juan Carlos assumed the position of king and head of state. Spain joined NATO in 1982 and became a member of the European Union in 1986.

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Regions

Costa Blanca
Located in the province of Alicante. Alicante consists of around 200 km of Mediterranean coastline. In the north it includes the popular resorts of Gandia, Javea and Denia, and in the south - Torrevieja. This is where the Costa Calida begins. The entire Costa Blanca region has a rich a...
Costa Brava
Undoubtedly, this resort is one of the most picturesque places in Spain. Costa Brava is the northern coast of Catalonia, stretching from the French border to the city of Blanes. Translated from Spanish, Costa Brava means "wild coast" or "coast of the brave". Hundreds o...
Costa de Valencia
The Valencia region, also called "paradise on earth", is located in the southeastern part of the country and is one of the sunniest regions of Spain. In the north, the Valencia region borders Catalonia, in the south - with Murcia, in the west - with Castile-la-Mancha and Aragon,...
Costa Dorada
Costa Dorada ("Golden Coast") is a stretch of coast of the Balearic Sea (part of the Mediterranean Sea) in northeastern Spain, stretching for 200 km from Vilanova i la Zelero in the north to the Ebro Delta of Alcanar in the south. The Costa Dorada covers the entire coast of the ...
Mallorca
Mallorca is a major tourist center on the Mediterranean Sea, where the tourist infrastructure is successfully developing. More than 20 million people come here every year to visit the largest resorts of Mallorca: Arenal, Santa Ponsa, Playa de Palma, Alcudia. Every tourist can choose a hot...
South Tenerife
Tenerife is the largest island in the Canary archipelago, located in the Atlantic Ocean and belonging to Spain. Every year Tenerife attracts millions of tourists due to its unique natural resources, beautiful beaches and developed tourist infrastructure. The most famous resorts of the isl...
North Tenerife
Tenerife is the largest island in the Canary archipelago, located in the Atlantic Ocean and belonging to Spain. Every year Tenerife attracts millions of tourists due to its unique natural resources, beautiful beaches and developed tourist infrastructure. The most famous resorts of the isl...

Resorts

Alicante
The south of Spain is famous for its cities with an interesting history. Alicante is no exception. The first mentions of the city, located on the sunny Costa Blanca, appeared in the 3rd century BC. Then a small settlement appeared on this site, founded by the father of the legendary Hanni...
Barcelona
The first human settlements in Barcelona date back to the Neolithic period. The city itself was founded by the Romans, who established a colony called Barcino at the end of the 1st century BC. The colony had around a thousand inhabitants and was enclosed by a defensive wall, the remains o...
Benidorm
Located in the Marina Bacha area of ​​Alicante, Benidorm is one of the leading tourist destinations on the Costa Blanca thanks to its wonderful beaches, as well as a wide range of hotels, restaurants and entertainment. Its historic centre, rising on a hill, contrasts with wide avenues ...
Blanes
Blanes is a Spanish resort that is very different from its neighboring resorts. Although Blanes is very popular and crowded in the summer, it remains quieter than its neighbors, so it is ideal for those who prefer a break from the noise typical of large resorts. There are nightclubs and b...
Gandia
Gandia is called the "northern pearl" of the Costa Blanca. It is a famous historical and cultural center, a port city, and a popular seaside resort of Valencia. It is divided into two parts: the city and the beach - Playa de Gandia. A circular bus runs between the beach and the ...
Calp
Calpe is a popular seaside resort, known not only for its wonderful beach holidays, but also for its interesting sights, among which there are many unique natural objects. Sights The sights of Calpe in Spain delight with their beauty and diversity. There are wonderful observation de...
Сambrils
Cambrils is known as one of the most important gastronomic centers on the Costa Dorada. The reason for this is the oldest tradition of various catering establishments, from fishing taverns that appeared here at the beginning of the 20th century to modern restaurants recognized by gourmets...
Coma-Ruga
Coma Ruga is an incredible small tourist town on the Costa Dorada. It is a neighbor of the resorts of El Vendrell and San Salvador. In the 19th century, a thermal spring was discovered here, which contains the largest amount of iodine in the entire Mediterranean. The healing properties...
La Pineda
La Pineda is a small resort town located between the lively resort of Salou and Tarragona, the oldest city in Spain, founded during the Roman period. Among most of the resorts in Catalonia, La Pineda is famous for its calm and romantic atmosphere, thanks to which this place has become ...
Lloret de Mar

Lloret de Mar is the center of the tourist Costa Brava and the main party place of the Mediterranean coast, where young people from different countries come to relax.

It attracts many bars, discos, nightclubs with dance programs and laser shows, but its charms are not limited. Lloret de Mar has a thousand-year history, transforming from a small fishing village into one of the most famous tourist centers in Europe and the most elegant city on the Spanish coast.

Malgrat de Mar
The small coastal town of Malgrat de Mar is located in the province of Barcelona in the autonomous community of Catalonia. On an area of ​​9 sq. km, about 20,000 people live. Malgrat de Mar is located on the border of two Mediterranean coasts: Costa Brava and Costa del Maresme. Malgrat...
Oliva
Oliva has long been a popular holiday destination for Spaniards living elsewhere in the country. More recently, the area has also become popular with foreign visitors. Mainly due to the unspoilt, uncrowded 7km of Blue Flag beaches that the area enjoys. The town is located in the heart of ...
Pineda de Mar
Pineda de Mar is a popular resort town located on the Costa del Maresme coast between Barcelona and Girona. It is famous for its many kilometers of beaches with silver sand, washed by the blue waves of the Mediterranean Sea. Initially, Pineda de Mar was a small fishing village, but whe...
Platja d'Aro
The big attraction of Platja d'Aro is its sandy beach, which stretches for several kilometres to the marina. The town also has a good selection of shops, including a number of large supermarkets, and the main street (Av. S'Agaró) is full of Spanish and international chains ...
Sagunto
Just 25 kilometers north of Valencia is the interesting town of Sagunto. Its ancient fortress, located on the top of the hill of the same name, attracts tourists passing by, and those who are not too lazy to climb its top will be treated to a stunning view of the city and its surroundings...
Salou

Salou is the tourist capital of the Costa Dorada, 100 km south of Barcelona. The wide beaches of this largest local resort stretch from Cape La Pineda in the north to the resort town of Cambrils in the south.

Along the 8 km of beach stretch the most beautiful promenades with numerous bars, restaurants, cafes and shops. And the light and music fountain, to which Mirimara and Jaime avenues converge, is called the most beautiful on the coast.

Santa Susanna
In a beautiful place, surrounded by forests, is located another resort of the Costa del Maresme - Santa Susanna. Its streets are spread over seven hills, so from almost any corner of the city there are wonderful views of the surroundings. The resort of Santa Susanna itself is extremely ...
Torrevieja
The city of Torrevieja is one of the largest cities in the province of Alicante, which is part of the Valencian Community. The nearest large city of Alicante is 50 km away, and the airport is less than 40 km away. Climate The uniqueness of this resort area is that in winter the temp...
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