Regions of Spain - Full Guides to Each Region
Spain's political structure allows for the many semi-autonomous communities to add their own historical character to their region. Find information on what there is to see in each corner of the Peninsula.
Worst Cities in Spain
When zig-zagging across Spain, some cities just look like good places to stop to break up a journey. Other times, a city has a famous name so you assume it is worth visiting. In both cases, you can sometimes be mistaken. Here are a few cities in Spain which, though not necessary bad, are not worth your time when there is so much more to see.
When zig-zagging across Spain, some cities just look like good places to stop to break up a journey. Other times, a city has a famous name so you assume it is worth visiting. In both cases, you can sometimes be mistaken. Here are a few cities in Spain which, though not necessary bad, are not worth your time when there is so much more to see.
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Favorite Region in Spain
What's your favorite region in Spain?
What's your favorite region in Spain?
Granada to Valencia by Train, Bus, Car and Flights
Details of how to get from Granada to Valencia (or from Valencia to Granada) by bus, train or plane.
Details of how to get from Granada to Valencia (or from Valencia to Granada) by bus, train or plane.
Best Regions in Spain
Many people who are new to Spain and not sure what to visit want to know about the Best Cities in Spain
Many people who are new to Spain and not sure what to visit want to know about the Best Cities in Spain
Cities of Spain by Region
Find out about where Spain's biggest cities are and read about each of Spain's regions.
Find out about where Spain's biggest cities are and read about each of Spain's regions.
Aragon Travel Guide
A guide to what there is to do in Aragon.
A guide to what there is to do in Aragon.
La Rioja and Navarra Travel Guide
What to Do in La Rioja and Navarra.
What to Do in La Rioja and Navarra.
Castilla-La Mancha Travel Guide
What to Do in Castilla-La Mancha.
What to Do in Castilla-La Mancha.
Castilla y Leon Travel Guide
What to Do in Castilla y Leon.
What to Do in Castilla y Leon.
Valencia and Murcia Travel Guide
What to Do in Valencia and Murcia.
What to Do in Valencia and Murcia.
Extremadura Travel Guide
What to Do in Extremadura
What to Do in Extremadura
Madrid Region at a Glance
What to visit in Madrid and the surrounding region. Information about the region of Madrid.
What to visit in Madrid and the surrounding region. Information about the region of Madrid.
Catalonia at a Glance
Information about the region of Catalonia, in the north-east of Spain.
Information about the region of Catalonia, in the north-east of Spain.
What are the Autonomous Communities of Spain?
What are the autonomous communities of Spain?
What are the autonomous communities of Spain?
Basque Country at a Glance
Find out about the Basque Country in northern Spain.
Find out about the Basque Country in northern Spain.
North-West Spain Guide
The communities of Galicia and Oviedo are known as 'Green Spain' - find out more about the cities and sights in north-west Spain.
The communities of Galicia and Oviedo are known as 'Green Spain' - find out more about the cities and sights in north-west Spain.
How to get to Madrid from Santander
Information on how to get to Madrid from Santander.
Information on how to get to Madrid from Santander.
Spain's Cities & Regions
Spain's cities, broken down into the various regions of Spain.
Spain's cities, broken down into the various regions of Spain.
What is the correct name for the Basque Country?
What is the correct name for the Basque Country?
What is the correct name for the Basque Country?
Is it Seville or Sevilla?
What is the correct spelling and pronunciation for Seville/Sevilla?
What is the correct spelling and pronunciation for Seville/Sevilla?
Where in Spain is Palma?
Where is Palma - Mallorca or Gran Canaria
Where is Palma - Mallorca or Gran Canaria
What is the pronunciation of 'Barcelona'?
What is the correct pronunciation of Barcelona?
What is the correct pronunciation of Barcelona?
Is it Ibiza or Eivissa?
What is the correct spelling and pronunciation for Ibiza/Eivissa?
What is the correct spelling and pronunciation for Ibiza/Eivissa?
Is it Minorca or Menorca?
What is the correct spelling and pronunciation for Minorca/Menorca?
What is the correct spelling and pronunciation for Minorca/Menorca?
Is it Mallorca or Majorca?
What is the correct spelling and pronunciation for Mallorca /Majorca?
What is the correct spelling and pronunciation for Mallorca /Majorca?
Is it Andalusia or Andalucía?
What is the correct spelling and pronunciation for Andalusia/Andalucia?
What is the correct spelling and pronunciation for Andalusia/Andalucia?
Is it Catalonia, Catalunya or Cataluña?
What is the correct spelling and pronunciation for Catalonia/Catalunya/Cataluña?
What is the correct spelling and pronunciation for Catalonia/Catalunya/Cataluña?
Day Trips in Spain
A list of the day trips that are possible from major cities in Spain. Where to go for a day trip from Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Seville and other cities in Spain.
A list of the day trips that are possible from major cities in Spain. Where to go for a day trip from Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Seville and other cities in Spain.
A Very Brief Tour of Spain
Spain for the complete beginner. What it looks like, where everything is and what you can expect to see.
Spain for the complete beginner. What it looks like, where everything is and what you can expect to see.
Andalusia at a Glance
Andalusia is the southern-most region of Spain and is home to the majority of the most famous Spanish cities - Seville, Granada, Cordoba and Cadiz. It is also the most stereotypically Spanish part of Spain, with flamenco, bullfighting, sherry and nearly year-round sunshine, Andalusia is a vacation in itself. Find tips on all the best places to go.
Andalusia is the southern-most region of Spain and is home to the majority of the most famous Spanish cities - Seville, Granada, Cordoba and Cadiz. It is also the most stereotypically Spanish part of Spain, with flamenco, bullfighting, sherry and nearly year-round sunshine, Andalusia is a vacation in itself. Find tips on all the best places to go.
Images of Spain - Spanish Photo Galleries
Photo galleries of the best sites in Spain. Images of Barcelona and La Sagrada Familia, the Alhambra in Granada, the old bridges of Ronda and much more.
Photo galleries of the best sites in Spain. Images of Barcelona and La Sagrada Familia, the Alhambra in Granada, the old bridges of Ronda and much more.
Lanzarote in the Canary Islands - Things to Do on Lanzarote
Guide to Lanzarote, from Linda Garrison, About's Guide to Cruises.
Guide to Lanzarote, from Linda Garrison, About's Guide to Cruises.
Tenerife, Canary Islands - Atlantic Ocean Port of Call
Report on a cruise that stops in Tenerife, from Linda Garrison, About's Guide to Cruises
Report on a cruise that stops in Tenerife, from Linda Garrison, About's Guide to Cruises
Spain - Regional Map and General Information - Europe for Visitors
Information on the various regions in Spain.
Information on the various regions in Spain.
Galician Tourism Site
From the Galician Council.
From the Galician Council.
Catalonia Tourist Guide
Links to all the official websites of the numerous towns and tourist areas in Catalonia
Links to all the official websites of the numerous towns and tourist areas in Catalonia
Andalusia Destination Guide
Excellent resource on Andalusia. Click the links at the top for dozens more articles on Spain's hottest region (in all senses of the word 'hot'!).
Excellent resource on Andalusia. Click the links at the top for dozens more articles on Spain's hottest region (in all senses of the word 'hot'!).
Basque Country Guide
All about Spain's most northerly region.
All about Spain's most northerly region.