Spain as a country is most popularly known for its dance and music (flamenco), bull fights, sunshine as well as great beaches. There is a lot more however that Spain has to offer. Spain is Europe’s center for culture and this has been the case for many years. It is the country where you find the most beautiful towns and cities bearing futuristic architecture and quite old monuments.

The different areas in Spain bear different geographical features and the climate conditions are also different from one region to the next. It is a country that captures your mind and you will find yourself wanting to learn more.

Everyone thinks that the country is different from the world including the Spaniards themselves. They say this with no specific reference and so it is nice to learn more about the region and spot the differences all by yourself.

The location of Spain is at the peninsula of Iberia occupying 80% of the area. The 20% that remains is Portugal’s territory. Spain also borders Andorra and France while the Pyrenees create a frontier between the regions.

Other territories of Spain include Canary Islands and the Balearic. Canary Islands are found in the Atlantic Ocean. The Balearics are in the Mediterranean with the most popular destinations being Ibiza, Menorca and Mallorca. Melilla and Ceuta also form a part of the Spanish territory.

In Europe, Spain ranks as 5th basing on the population while in extension, the country ranks 3rd. the mountain ranges are five in number and can be seen all across the country.

The landscapes in Spain are different from each other. Some look like deserts, some green and very fertile while others are coastal. The coasts stretch from Gibraltar to Pyrenees along the Mediterranean Sea.

History in Spain is quite extensive. There are many indications of early inhabitation in the region though it is not clear who the initial inhabitants were. Over the years, many other countries invaded Spain trying to make it their territory. Most of these people left a lot of architectural work and monuments that still stand to date. It is this legacy that attracts many people to Spain today. There are also many regions that have been named as world heritage sites by UNESCO. These also attract their share of tourists to Spain.

Tourism in Spain started when the other regions in Europe realized how warm it was in the country. They therefore started leaving their countries when the temperatures were unbearably low and chose to spend time in the warmer region where the weather was fair.

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