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Spain Map
Bordered by France in the north and Portugal on the west, Spain is the second largest country in Western Europe and boasts an impressive mix of cosmopolitan cities renown for innovative art movements and extravagant nightlight. Mediterranean whitewashed hill towns, snow-tipped mountain peaks, green wetlands and forests, deep river valleys and bountiful vineyards grace the landscape. Spain's cultural mix is reflected in the country's historical sites - prehistoric cave paintings in Cantabria, medieval castles once owned by Catholic kings in the central "meseta" or high plateau, ornate Moorish palaces in Andalusia, Roman ruins such as Segovia's Aqueduct, and Jewish influences like Toledo's Synagogue.
NORTHERN SPAIN
With coasts along the Atlantic Ocean, Cantabrian Sea and Mediterranean Sea, the northern regions of Spain are incredibly diverse and have centuries-old cultures that speak Galician, Catalan, and Basque. Green picturesque landscapes, fishing villages, cosmopolitan cities, magnificent mountain ranges, and dramatic coastlines will surely surprise and enchant visitors.
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> BASQUE COUNTRY
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> CATALONIA
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(HIGHLIGHTS: Barcelona, Pyrenees Mountains, Costa Brava, Costa Dorada)
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CENTRAL SPAIN
With a vast plateau (the largest in Europe) that crosses the center of the country, central Spain is a land of former kingdoms and conquistadors and many prehistoric relics. Christian, Islamic and Jewish communities thrived in many cities throughout central Spain, at times living collectively in peace for centuries. From castles in Castile and Leon to the wine country of La Rioja to UNESCO World Heritage Cities of Salamanca, Avila, Cuenca, Cáceres and Toledo, the fascinating historical sites are endless.
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> CASTILE Y LEON
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(HIGHLIGHTS: Salamanca, Zamora, Leon, Burgos, Valladolid)
> MADRID
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(HIGHLIGHTS: Palacio Real, Plaza Mayor, Prado Museum, Segovia, Toledo)
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SOUTHERN SPAIN
Steeped in tradition, Southern Spain is known for Flamenco dancing, famed equestrian art, bull fighting, Sherry production, and best of all, the warm and laidback lifestyle of Mediterranean living. The Islamic heritage in this region has left impressive landmarks throughout - most notably the Alhambra in Granada, and in Cordoba, the Great Mosque, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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> ANDALUSIA
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(HIGHLIGHTS: Seville, Jerez, Granada, Cadiz, Cordoba, Costa del Sol)
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BALEARIC ISLANDS
Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, Formentera and Cabrera form Spain's Balearic Islands. Easily accessible via plane or ferry each island has its own flavor yet all together the Baleares offer something for everyone. Visitors can choose from unspoiled beaches, striking mountain ranges, unparalleled nightlight, medieval villages, or natural parks - the diversity will surely surprise and enchant visitors!
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> MALLORCA
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(HIGHLIGHTS: Palma de Mallorca, Sierra de Tramontana, Valldemossa, Soller)
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