Spain and the regions of Spain
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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 "Guide 2 Barcelona", which we have entered into our Travel in Spain section. A Guide 2 Barcelona from someone living there. Not your normal guide but packed with useful and interesting facts and photos. Located in Barcelona
Then, there is "Barcelona Flats and Apartments", which we have entered into our Holiday Accommodation and Rental in Spain section. Flats and Apartments in Barcelona for holiday / vacation rentals. Lovely locations in centre of Barcelona. The location is Barcelona
Finally, take a look at "Vista Del Mar Restaurant", which we have entered into our Food and Drink in Spain section. You are guaranteed a warm welcome at Vista Del Mar, whether it be for a drink and chill time on our fantastic sun drenched terrace overlooking a large circular pool and the Med, or a meal from Michael's superb Menu.
Theme nights Thursday (Steak Night) cabaret Saturdays and our fantastic Sunday Lunch (Only €10. Find them in Mijas Costa
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
Until Saturday, 4th July, 2009 - AIA-Group Artists at Farinelli, Marbella
Saturday, 4th July, 2009 - American International Club of Nerja Celebrates Independence Day American Style, Torrox
Saturday, 4th July, 2009 - Cabaret Night with Gary Young, Mijas Costa
Sunday, 5th July, 2009 - CartamaEco, Cartama
Sunday, 5th July, 2009 - British Society Sunday Lunch, Benalmadena
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
Saturday, 15th August, 2009 - Asunción de la Virgen - A national holiday.
Sunday, 30th August, 2009 - La Bajada de Jesús Nazareno, Almazan
Monday, 12th October, 2009 - Dia del la Hispanidad - Dia del la Hispanidad is the national day of Spain or Hispanic Day. It is held on October 12th every year, and commemorates the day when Christopher Columbus first landed in the Americas in 1492. To commemorate it, there is a parade led by the military (usually held in Madrid) presided by the Spanish King, who is the Head of State, since Spain is politically organized as a constitutional monarchy. The Presidente del Gobierno has also a special role in the ceremony, only second to the King. Then a wide array of authorities, from foreign diplomats deployed in Spain to members of the Autonomous governments, are invited to attend the parade and aerobatics performed by the Spanish Armed Forces.
Sunday, 1st November, 2009 - All Saints - A national holiday in Spain.
Sunday, 1st November, 2009 - Summertime Ends - Clocks go back this morning, at 3am in all of Europe, including Spain, and at 2am in the UK - Christmas is on the way!
Cataluna
Cataluna consists of 4 provinces, and they are Barcelona, Gerona, Tarragona, Lleida
Whats happening in Cataluna
Tuesday, 7th July, 2009 - QROPS Seminar, Barcelona
Saturday, 15th August, 2009 - Asunción de la Virgen - A national holiday.
Monday, 12th October, 2009 - Dia del la Hispanidad - Dia del la Hispanidad is the national day of Spain or Hispanic Day. It is held on October 12th every year, and commemorates the day when Christopher Columbus first landed in the Americas in 1492. To commemorate it, there is a parade led by the military (usually held in Madrid) presided by the Spanish King, who is the Head of State, since Spain is politically organized as a constitutional monarchy. The Presidente del Gobierno has also a special role in the ceremony, only second to the King. Then a wide array of authorities, from foreign diplomats deployed in Spain to members of the Autonomous governments, are invited to attend the parade and aerobatics performed by the Spanish Armed Forces.
Sunday, 1st November, 2009 - All Saints - A national holiday in Spain.
Sunday, 1st November, 2009 - Summertime Ends - Clocks go back this morning, at 3am in all of Europe, including Spain, and at 2am in the UK - Christmas is on the way!
Comunidad Valenciana
Comunidad Valenciana consists of 3 provinces, and they are Alicante, Valencia, Castellon
Whats happening in Comunidad Valenciana
Saturday, 4th July, 2009 - Spinning Marathon, Orihuela
Wednesday, 15th July, 2009 - Swishing , Torrevieja
Saturday, 15th August, 2009 - Asunción de la Virgen - A national holiday.
Wednesday, 2nd September, 2009 - La Tomatina, Bunol
Monday, 12th October, 2009 - Dia del la Hispanidad - Dia del la Hispanidad is the national day of Spain or Hispanic Day. It is held on October 12th every year, and commemorates the day when Christopher Columbus first landed in the Americas in 1492. To commemorate it, there is a parade led by the military (usually held in Madrid) presided by the Spanish King, who is the Head of State, since Spain is politically organized as a constitutional monarchy. The Presidente del Gobierno has also a special role in the ceremony, only second to the King. Then a wide array of authorities, from foreign diplomats deployed in Spain to members of the Autonomous governments, are invited to attend the parade and aerobatics performed by the Spanish Armed Forces.
Castilla-La Mancha
Castilla-La Mancha consists of 5 provinces, and they are Guadalajara, Cuenca, Albacete, Ciudad_Real, Toledo
Whats happening in Castilla-La Mancha
Sunday 5th until Saturday, 11th July, 2009 - Almagro Classical Theatre Festival, Almagro
Saturday, 15th August, 2009 - Asunción de la Virgen - A national holiday.
Monday, 12th October, 2009 - Dia del la Hispanidad - Dia del la Hispanidad is the national day of Spain or Hispanic Day. It is held on October 12th every year, and commemorates the day when Christopher Columbus first landed in the Americas in 1492. To commemorate it, there is a parade led by the military (usually held in Madrid) presided by the Spanish King, who is the Head of State, since Spain is politically organized as a constitutional monarchy. The Presidente del Gobierno has also a special role in the ceremony, only second to the King. Then a wide array of authorities, from foreign diplomats deployed in Spain to members of the Autonomous governments, are invited to attend the parade and aerobatics performed by the Spanish Armed Forces.
Sunday, 1st November, 2009 - All Saints - A national holiday in Spain.
Sunday, 1st November, 2009 - Summertime Ends - Clocks go back this morning, at 3am in all of Europe, including Spain, and at 2am in the UK - Christmas is on the way!
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
Saturday, 25th July, 2009 - D%iacute;a de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela
Saturday, 15th August, 2009 - Asunción de la Virgen - A national holiday.
Monday, 12th October, 2009 - Dia del la Hispanidad - Dia del la Hispanidad is the national day of Spain or Hispanic Day. It is held on October 12th every year, and commemorates the day when Christopher Columbus first landed in the Americas in 1492. To commemorate it, there is a parade led by the military (usually held in Madrid) presided by the Spanish King, who is the Head of State, since Spain is politically organized as a constitutional monarchy. The Presidente del Gobierno has also a special role in the ceremony, only second to the King. Then a wide array of authorities, from foreign diplomats deployed in Spain to members of the Autonomous governments, are invited to attend the parade and aerobatics performed by the Spanish Armed Forces.
Sunday, 1st November, 2009 - All Saints - A national holiday in Spain.
Sunday, 1st November, 2009 - Summertime Ends - Clocks go back this morning, at 3am in all of Europe, including Spain, and at 2am in the UK - Christmas is on the way!
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
Until Sunday, 19th July, 2009 - San Javier International Jazz Festival , San Javier
Saturday, 15th August, 2009 - Asunción de la Virgen - A national holiday.
Monday, 12th October, 2009 - Dia del la Hispanidad - Dia del la Hispanidad is the national day of Spain or Hispanic Day. It is held on October 12th every year, and commemorates the day when Christopher Columbus first landed in the Americas in 1492. To commemorate it, there is a parade led by the military (usually held in Madrid) presided by the Spanish King, who is the Head of State, since Spain is politically organized as a constitutional monarchy. The Presidente del Gobierno has also a special role in the ceremony, only second to the King. Then a wide array of authorities, from foreign diplomats deployed in Spain to members of the Autonomous governments, are invited to attend the parade and aerobatics performed by the Spanish Armed Forces.
Sunday, 1st November, 2009 - All Saints - A national holiday in Spain.
Sunday, 1st November, 2009 - Summertime Ends - Clocks go back this morning, at 3am in all of Europe, including Spain, and at 2am in the UK - Christmas is on the way!
Madrid
Madrid consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of Madrid
Pais Vasco
Pais Vasco consists of 3 provinces, and they are Alava, Vizcaya, Guipuzcua_Gipuzkoa
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
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
