Spain tourist information – information for holidays Spain

Spain4uk has a number of maps of Spain where you can find tourist information on places to visit in Spain also map showing Costas

	Spain is a constitutional monarchy of some 17 autonomous communities that includes the off-shore territories of the Balearics (to the east) and the Canaries (off Africa’s north-western shores). Madrid is the capital city. Other important cities are Barcelona, Cadiz, Cordoba, Granada, Seville, Alicante and Valencia
Sunset on a sunflower field in Emporda(Catalunya).

In Spain some of the best tourist attractions can be found in Barcelona, the Capital of Catalonia (Northeast) and second largest city, has been home of many of the most famous artist of Spain. In the city you find splendid architecture by Gaudi, and painters such as Dali and Picasso who spend long periods in Catalonia

Spain - Rich in history and with Spanish traditions proudly kept alive by the Spanish people, Spain provides the tourist with a truly vibrant experience. The cuisine of Spain is amazingly varied. The gastronomy varies by region dramatically. The gastronomy in Spain is heavily influenced by the different cultures which have passed through the Iberian peninsula.

Spain is many countries all rolled into one therefore the culture in Spain is very diverse and interesting. Its Atlantic shores and the huge plains of the interior have very distinct characteristics. Widely known for Flamenco music and dance, bullfights, colourful festivals, fantastic beaches and lots of sunshine see overview of the weather in Spain

Spain is the country with the second highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site that is on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. See additional tourist information on World Heritage Sites

The Spanish Pyrenees holds some of the best wildlife habitats in Europe, with alpine wildlife merging with the Mediterranean to provide a wealth of interest and activity.

The Spanish flag has three horizontal bands of red (top), yellow (double width) and red, with the national coat of arms on the hoist side of the yellow band

The most prominent of the languages of Spain is Spanish, Other languages figure prominently in many regions: Basque in parts of the Basque Country and Catalan in Catalonia. Most Spaniards are Roman Catholics.

As a member the European Community Spain has benefited greatly from European subsidies for major infrastructure projects