Spain is a transcontinental country predominantly located in southwestern Europe with parts of territory in the Atlantic Ocean and across the Mediterranean Sea. The largest part of Spain is situated on the Iberian Peninsula. It’s territory also includes the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla in Africa. Spain’s capital and largest city is Madrid, other major urban areas include Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza, Málaga, Murcia, Palma de Mallorca, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Bilbao.
It has everything: modern metropolises, castles and medieval cities, Muslim palaces, baroque cathedrals, some of the wonders of modern architecture and the world’s most important art collections, sun, countless sandy beaches, wild nature in the enchanting Pyrenees mountain range, huge parks… If you add the relaxed, wild lifestyle, and unique gastronomy, you can see why it’s one of the most beloved travel destinations in the world