Spain and the regions of Spain
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The Regions of 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 "Comunicación Language School", which we have entered into our Language in Spain section. Comunicación Language School is situated in the west of Roquetas de Mar town in the Urbanisation of Roquetas de Mar. The "Urb" is a tourist centre with lots of hotels, apartments, restaurants, tapas bars, a golf course and a long Blue Flag beach, all within walking distance of each other. Located in Roquetas de Mar
Then, there is "Garrucha Apartments", which we have entered into our Holiday Accommodation and Rental in Spain section. The local fishing boats leave the harbour in the morning and return that evening between 17:00 and 18:30, unload their catch and auction it off in the fish market to the local fish restaurants. It is fantastic to see this happening and you are welcome to wander around the auction as it happens. The location is Garrucha
Finally, take a look at "Rolling Stones in El Ejido", which we have entered into our Music and Entertainment in Spain section. While you enjoy your dinner somewhere in Spain or wherever, rest assured those tomatoes or peaches or whatever fruit or vegetable you are enjoying as part of your meal they were made and picked by the Salt Of The Earth in El Ejido, may be, and this is the city where the Stones will be very welcome for sure! The stage is up. El Ejido is ready. Find them in Ejido (El)
The Communities of Spain
Todays Exchange Rates
1 Euro is worth:
0.7938 British Pounds (GBP)
1.5458 US Dollars (USD)
9.2904 Swedish Krona (SEK)
1.6086 Swiss Francs (CHF)
36.7455 Russian Rubles (RUB)
7.844 Norwegian Kroner (NOK)
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Interbank Rates
1 Euro is worth:
0.7938 British Pounds (GBP)
1.5458 US Dollars (USD)
9.2904 Swedish Krona (SEK)
1.6086 Swiss Francs (CHF)
36.7455 Russian Rubles (RUB)
7.844 Norwegian Kroner (NOK)
10.8079 Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Interbank Rates
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
Friday 16th until Sunday, 18th May, 2008 - Rocket Festival, Alhama de Granada
Friday, 13th June, 2008 - Midsummer Barbeque, Coin
Sunday, 15th June, 2008 - Fathers Day (UK) - If you have a father living in the UK, then you mustn't forget todays date!
Tuesday, 17th June, 2008 - Corpus Christi, Malaga
Friday 20th until Tuesday, 24th June, 2008 - Festival de la Tapa, Malaga
Cataluna
Cataluna consists of 4 provinces, and they are Barcelona, Gerona, Tarragona, Lleida
Communidad Valenciano
Communidad Valenciano consists of 3 provinces, and they are Alicante, Valencia, Castellon
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, Segovia, Soria
Castilla-La Mancha
Castilla-La Mancha consists of 5 provinces, and they are Guadalajara, Cuenca, Ciudad_Real, Toledo, Albacete
Baleares
Baleares consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of Baleares
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 Pontevedra, La_Coruna, Orense, Lugo
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
Madrid
Madrid consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of Madrid
Navarra
Navarra consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of Navarra
Pais Vasco
Pais Vasco consists of 3 provinces, and they are Vizcaya, Alava, Guipuzcua_Gipuzkoa
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
La Rioja
La Rioja consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of La_Rioja
Cantabria
Cantabria consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of Cantabria
Ceuta
Ceuta consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of Ceuta
Melilla
Melilla consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of Melilla
