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Spain

As in every country, there are different ways to view the regions. The official way, is via the Communities.

Spain is divided up into a number of autonomous communities (see the map of Spain on the right), each with its own regional assembly, giving each one a certain amount of independence from the central government in Madrid. The amount of independence gives cause to many political arguments.

An alternative view might be to consider the regions by their commercial activities. The two powerhouses are Madrid, and Barcelona. Barcelona tends to attract the more 'arty' types of business. The north and west of Spain are wet, by comparison, so this differentiates it from the central areas, which tend to be drier and flatter. And of course, the coasts, or costas, attract holidaymakers.

Look what we have found!

Have a look at these sites about Spain that we have recently come across. Firstly, there's "Soltec Information Technology Services", which we have entered into our Computing in Spain section. Soltec I.T Services provide reliable Information Technology Solutions to both the business and home user. Located in Mijas Costa

Then, there is "Helmetgirl Design and Illustration", which we have entered into our Arts in Spain section. Helmetgirl is a graphic designer and Illustrator based near Marbella on the Costa del Sol. Creating icons, logos, custom and editorial illustration as well as graphic design. The location is Estepona

Finally, take a look at "Gazebos, pavilions, garden furnitures", which we have entered into our Home and Garden in Spain section. Find them in Benalmadena

The Communities of Spain

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Andalucia

Andalucia covers the entire southern coast of Spain, and includes the Costa del Sol, the Costa de la Luz, and the Costa Tropical. Andalucia consists of 8 provinces, and they are Malaga, Granada, Cadiz, Almeria, Sevilla, Huelva, Cordoba, Jaen

Whats happening in Andalucia

Wednesday, 10th February, 2010 - Lions Club, Mijas Costa

Thursday, 11th February, 2010 - Los Naranjos Bar / Restaurant, Mijas Pueblo, Mijas Pueblo

Thursday, 11th February, 2010 - Open Opportunity Meeting, Mijas Costa

Friday, 12th February, 2010 - Diabetic Support Group, Alhaurin de la Torre

Saturday, 13th February, 2010 - Coffee Morning, Torrox

More events shown on the pages for the various towns - add yours here

Comunidad Valenciana

Comunidad Valenciana consists of 3 provinces, and they are Alicante, Valencia, Castellon

Whats happening in Comunidad Valenciana

Wednesday, 17th February, 2010 - Vino Valencia Wine Night, Valencia

Sunday, 21st February, 2010 - La Vila Rugby Club vs Santboiana, Villajoyosa (La Vila Joiosa)

Sunday, 28th February, 2010 - Torrevieja Half Marathon, Torrevieja

Sunday, 14th March, 2010 - Mothering Sunday in the UK - Today is Mothers Day in the UK. If Mum is still in the OK, don't forget!

Sunday, 4th April, 2010 - Summertime Begins - Clocks go forward this morning, at 2am in all of Europe, including Spain, and at 1am in the UK - those long, warm nights are on the way!

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Catalunya

Catalunya consists of 4 provinces, and they are Barcelona, Gerona, Tarragona, Lleida

Whats happening in Catalunya

Sunday, 14th February, 2010 - Espanyol vs. Deportivo La Coruna, Barcelona

Sunday, 14th February, 2010 - Espanyol vs. Deportivo, Cornella de Llobregat

Sunday, 21st February, 2010 - FC Barcelona vs. Racing, Barcelona

Sunday, 28th February, 2010 - FC Barcelona vs. Malaga, Barcelona

Sunday, 7th March, 2010 - Espanyol vs. Villarreal, Cornella de Llobregat

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Castilla y Leon

The Autonomous Community of Castile and León is located to the north west of Madrid, and has no coastline. It is the largest community in Spain, covering over 94,000 square kilometres, and with a 2005 population of two and a half million people. Castilla y Leon consists of 9 provinces, and they are Burgos, Avila, Salamanca, Leon, Zamora, Palencia, Valladolid, Soria, Segovia

Whats happening in Castilla y Leon

Sunday, 14th February, 2010 - Real Valladolid vs. Real Zaragoza, Valladolid

Sunday, 28th February, 2010 - Real Valladolid vs. Real Mallorca, Valladolid

Sunday, 14th March, 2010 - Mothering Sunday in the UK - Today is Mothers Day in the UK. If Mum is still in the OK, don't forget!

Sunday, 14th March, 2010 - Real Valladolid vs. Real Madrid, Valladolid

Wednesday, 24th March, 2010 - Real Valladolid vs. Espanyol, Valladolid

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Castilla-La Mancha

Castilla-La Mancha consists of 5 provinces, and they are Guadalajara, Albacete, Cuenca, Ciudad_Real, Toledo

Whats happening in Castilla-La Mancha

Sunday, 14th March, 2010 - Mothering Sunday in the UK - Today is Mothers Day in the UK. If Mum is still in the OK, don't forget!

Sunday, 4th April, 2010 - Summertime Begins - Clocks go forward this morning, at 2am in all of Europe, including Spain, and at 1am in the UK - those long, warm nights are on the way!

Saturday, 1st May, 2010 - May Day - A national holiday in Spain.

Sunday, 13th June, 2010 - Fathers Day (UK) - If you have a father living in the UK, then you mustn't forget todays date!

Tuesday 3rd until Monday, 9th August, 2010 - Almagro Classical Theatre Festival, Almagro

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Aragon

Aragon is located in north east Spain. The northern part are mountainous, and there are fertile valleys, but the south is more barren. The river Ebro, the longest river in Spain, crosses Aragon. Aragon consists of 3 provinces, and they are Teruel, Zaragoza, Huesca

Galicia

Galicia consists of 4 provinces, and they are La_Coruna, Pontevedra, Lugo, Orense

Whats happening in Galicia

Sunday, 21st February, 2010 - Deportivo vs. Xerez, A Coruna

Sunday, 7th March, 2010 - Deportivo vs. Tenerife, A Coruna

Sunday, 14th March, 2010 - Mothering Sunday in the UK - Today is Mothers Day in the UK. If Mum is still in the OK, don't forget!

Sunday, 21st March, 2010 - Deportivo vs. Valladolid, A Coruna

Sunday, 28th March, 2010 - Deportivo vs. Getafe, A Coruna

More events shown on the pages for the various towns - add yours here

Baleares

Baleares consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of Baleares

Extremadura

Extremadura consists of 2 provinces, and they are Caceres, Badajoz

Canarias

Canarias consists of 2 provinces, and they are Santa_Cruz_de_Tenerife, Las_Palmas_de_Gran_Canarias

Murcia

Murcia consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of Murcia

Whats happening in Murcia

Wednesday, 17th February, 2010 - Swingtet, Los Alcazares

Sunday, 14th March, 2010 - Mothering Sunday in the UK - Today is Mothers Day in the UK. If Mum is still in the OK, don't forget!

Sunday, 4th April, 2010 - Summertime Begins - Clocks go forward this morning, at 2am in all of Europe, including Spain, and at 1am in the UK - those long, warm nights are on the way!

Saturday, 1st May, 2010 - May Day - A national holiday in Spain.

Sunday, 13th June, 2010 - Fathers Day (UK) - If you have a father living in the UK, then you mustn't forget todays date!

More events shown on the pages for the various towns - add yours here

Madrid

Madrid consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of Madrid

Whats happening in Madrid

Wednesday, 10th February, 2010 - Dinosaur Jr., Madrid

Sunday, 21st February, 2010 - Real Madrid vs. Villarreal, Madrid

Sunday, 7th March, 2010 - Real Madrid vs. Sevilla, Madrid

Sunday, 14th March, 2010 - Mothering Sunday in the UK - Today is Mothers Day in the UK. If Mum is still in the OK, don't forget!

Sunday, 21st March, 2010 - Real Madrid vs. Sporting De Gijon, Madrid

More events shown on the pages for the various towns - add yours here

Pais Vasco

Pais Vasco consists of 3 provinces, and they are Alava, Vizcaya, Guipuzcua_Gipuzkoa

Whats happening in Pais Vasco

Sunday, 14th March, 2010 - Mothering Sunday in the UK - Today is Mothers Day in the UK. If Mum is still in the OK, don't forget!

Sunday, 4th April, 2010 - Summertime Begins - Clocks go forward this morning, at 2am in all of Europe, including Spain, and at 1am in the UK - those long, warm nights are on the way!

Saturday, 1st May, 2010 - May Day - A national holiday in Spain.

Saturday, 5th June, 2010 - David Bisbal, Barakaldo - Baracaldo

Sunday, 13th June, 2010 - Fathers Day (UK) - If you have a father living in the UK, then you mustn't forget todays date!

More events shown on the pages for the various towns - add yours here

Navarra

Navarra consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of Navarra

Asturias

Located on the northern coast of Spain, Asturias contains many natural parks, including part of the Picos de Europa National Park, the Asturian section of which was Spains first National Park. Asturias consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of Asturias

Whats happening in Asturias

Sunday, 14th February, 2010 - Sporting De Gijon vs. Valencia, Gijon

Saturday, 27th February, 2010 - Fito Y Fitipaldis, Gijon

Sunday, 28th February, 2010 - Sporting De Gijon vs. Osasuna, Gijon

Sunday, 14th March, 2010 - Mothering Sunday in the UK - Today is Mothers Day in the UK. If Mum is still in the OK, don't forget!

Sunday, 14th March, 2010 - Sporting De Gijon vs. Athletic Bilbao, Gijon

More events shown on the pages for the various towns - add yours here

La Rioja

La Rioja consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of La_Rioja

Whats happening in La Rioja

Sunday, 14th March, 2010 - Mothering Sunday in the UK - Today is Mothers Day in the UK. If Mum is still in the OK, don't forget!

Sunday, 4th April, 2010 - Summertime Begins - Clocks go forward this morning, at 2am in all of Europe, including Spain, and at 1am in the UK - those long, warm nights are on the way!

Saturday, 1st May, 2010 - May Day - A national holiday in Spain.

Sunday, 13th June, 2010 - Fathers Day (UK) - If you have a father living in the UK, then you mustn't forget todays date!

Tuesday, 29th June, 2010 - Wine Battle, Haro

More events shown on the pages for the various towns - add yours here