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 "Buscoafiliados Blog", which we have entered into our Employment in Spain section. Located in Benalmadena
Then, there is "Strikland Party Band", which we have entered into our Music and Entertainment in Spain section. Strikland is an amazing funk/soul/rock band that plays well-known music that's ideal for dancing, ranging from the O'Jays to the Zutons and everything in between. It's all performed totally live and in their unique style - with energy, passion and a desire to give the audience a great night out. The location is Javea (Xabia)
Finally, take a look at "Shade sails and Life style products", which we have entered into our Home and Garden in Spain section. Tip Top Spain sl is an exclusive distributor of SunSquare (R) shade sail systems.
They deliver all kind of shade solutions. Find them in Marbella
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 Sunday, 1st March, 2009 - Beyond Painting. Max Ernst in the Würth Collection, Malaga
Until Sunday, 7th December, 2008 - La Energía Exhibition, Malaga
Until Saturday, 10th January, 2009 - Isabel Cuadrado Exhibition, Marbella
Until Wednesday, 31st December, 2008 - Jane Gomis & Pixie Glore Exhibition, Fuengirola
Wednesday, 3rd December, 2008 - Arte y Cultura, Marbella
Cataluna
Cataluna consists of 4 provinces, and they are Barcelona, Gerona, Tarragona, Lleida
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
Comunidad Valenciana
Comunidad Valenciana consists of 3 provinces, and they are Alicante, Valencia, Castellon
Whats happening in Comunidad Valenciana
Saturday, 6th December, 2008 - Constitution Day - Constitution Day celebrates the date of the 1978 referendum which moved Spain to full democracy.
Saturday 6th until Sunday, 7th December, 2008 - Astrology, Tarot and Mediumship 2 day Workshop, Alcalali
Saturday, 6th December, 2008 - David Essex , Orihuela
Monday, 8th December, 2008 - Imaculada Concepción - The patron saint of Spain, the Immaculate Conception, is celebrated in this national holiday.
Friday, 12th December, 2008 - Carol Singing , Torrevieja
Castilla-La Mancha
Castilla-La Mancha consists of 5 provinces, and they are Guadalajara, Cuenca, Ciudad_Real, Toledo, Albacete
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, Orense, Lugo
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
Madrid
Madrid consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of Madrid
Whats happening in Madrid
Until Sunday, 15th March, 2009 - Star Wars - The Exhibition , Madrid
Saturday, 6th December, 2008 - Constitution Day - Constitution Day celebrates the date of the 1978 referendum which moved Spain to full democracy.
Monday, 8th December, 2008 - Imaculada Concepción - The patron saint of Spain, the Immaculate Conception, is celebrated in this national holiday.
Thursday, 25th December, 2008 - Christmas day - National holiday across Spain - but don't forget that the celebrations continue until January 6th. In some countries, gifts are exchanged on Christmas Eve, or on Christmas Day, but in Spain, the gifts are kept back for the more logical date of the 6th of January, when gifts were given to the holy child. Boxing Day is not celebrated in Spain.
Sunday, 28th December, 2008 - Dia de Los Inocentes - This day remembers the day that the young children were murdered in Bethlehem in an attempt to catch the Christ child. It may seem a little bizarre celebrating this event in such a way, but on this day, jokes are played on the "innocents" - the same things that happens on April 1st in so many countries. And it's also an excuse (!) for more ferias.
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
