Madrid
Spain (
Português |
Français), the largest country in the
Iberian Peninsula, is one of the main tourist destinations in Europe. In addition to the capital,
Madrid ,
Barcelona is one of the biggest holiday destinations in the country. Other cities (Seville, Córdoba, Granada,), several World Heritage sites and its vast coastline
they attract numerous visitors throughout the year and make tourism a true industry in Spain. Spain is the fourth largest country in the world,
behind Russia, Ukraine and France.
Madrid, the Capital
Seat of political power, the capital has several museums (among which the Prado Museum stands out), beautiful squares, good hotels and restaurants. At
nights are very lively - as in all of Spain.
Between seas and mountains
Atlantic Ocean to the north, and Mediterranean Sea to the northeast and southeast, with the Pyrenees Mountains to the north, natural border with
France, Spain has a wide and varied umageography, including the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, on the African continent, its border with
Morocco.
Regions of Spain
The country's territory is divided into 17 regions, namely: Madrid, Catalonia, Basque Country, Galicia, Andalusia, Aragon, Navarra,
Valencian Community, Castile and Leon, Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Cantabria, La Rioja, Murcia, Extremadura, Castile-La Mancha, Ceuta
and Melilla.
Main cities in Spain
The top 10 cities in Spain are:
- Madrid, the capital
- Barcelona
- Valencia
- Sevilla
- Saragoza
- Málaga
- Múrcia
- Palma de Maiorca
- Las Palmas
- Bilbao
Best Trips Selection
Para descobrir e viver os melhores destinos na Greece: attractions and destinations carefully chosen to make your trip unforgettable.
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Destinations in Europe.
To rent a car
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