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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


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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

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


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