Everything from Spain

Spain, located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, features diverse terrain including high plateaus, mountain ranges, and coastal plains. It has a population of approximately 48 million. The capital, Madrid, is a vibrant cultural and financial centre. Spain’s history includes Roman rule, a period of Muslim influence, a global empire, and a 20th-century civil war followed by a dictatorship.

Since transitioning to democracy in the 1970s, it has become a constitutional monarchy and a member of the EU. The economy is one of the largest in Europe, with key sectors being tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture. Spain is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant festivals, diverse cuisine, and iconic architecture, from Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to historic Moorish palaces.

Spain is a country in the region Sandalsand has defined as Southern Europe. There are introductions to this region and other regions in the Destinations menu.