Country Guide: Spain

Name: Spain (in Spanish: España)

Continent: Europe

Capital (and Largest) City: Madrid

Language: Spanish

Currency: Euro

Drives on the: Right

Time Zone: Central European Time

Adaptor Types: Type C and Type F

Description: Spain is a country in southwestern Europe which is known for its warm weather and Mediterranean beaches. It is also famous for its food (including tapas and paella), wine, flamenco dancing and success in football. Spain borders France, Portugal and Andorra, and its territory includes the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, and two cities in North Africa.

Why You Should Visit: Many UK tourists visit Spain every year for its beaches and nightlife, with popular destinations being Benidorm and Magaluf. But there is a lot more to it than that! Spain has an array of beautiful cities to explore, in addition to picturesque rural villages, and the Pyrenees mountain range. Personally, I've been to several different parts of the country (including Madrid, Valencia, Málaga and Menorca), but there's a lot I still want to discover on my future travels!

Fun Fact: Spain actually has five official languages: Spanish (or Castilian), Catalan/Valencian, Basque, Galician and Aranese.

My Blogposts About Spain

Charlotte's Travel Adventures

- Madrid

- The Night Train From Madrid to Lisbon

- Travel Tips: My Top Ten Nature Destinations (Montanejos)

- My Gap Year 2014-2015 (Valencia)

- UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, Madrid)

- Charlotte's Travel Adventures is 5 Years Old! (Madrid)

- Travel Tips: The Best Destinations to Live in - Part Two (Barcelona)

Clockwise starting from top left: Santa Catalina Tower, Valencia; City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia; Palacio de Cristal del Retiro, Madrid; Plaza de la Villa, Madrid; Montanejos Hot Springs

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