Free Online Travel Guide to Spain

For the big picture, take a look at Iberia on Google Earth. For the human and useful picture take a look at our travel guide. Here you will find all the travel information on Spain that you need. Google Earth will show Spain (85% of Iberia) is the huge landmass at the southwest extremity of Europe.

It is defined to the east by the Pyrenees separating Spain from France, by the Atlantic Ocean especially the Bay of Biscay to the north and west and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. It almost touches fingertips with Africa across the Straits of Gibraltar.

In human terms Spain is a treat for the ears because of its’ four languages; All versions of Spanish; Castilian, Catalan, Basque and Galician. There are 17 culturally diverse unique and interesting autonomous areas to explore. This complete guide to Spain and it’s culture can be your first port of call for pointers to this exciting part of the World.

Visually, Spain is overwhelming in its’ variety of landscapes and architecture. From the majestic Pyrenees and rolling lush greenery of northern Spain through the fertile olive-green plains that surround Madrid to the blue-green sea surrounding the golden beaches and islands of the ‘Med’. Everywhere in Spain from the tiniest village to the great cities will take at least one day off a year to devote to partying. Usually the local saints day as Catholic churches and shrines abound.

This travel guide will make sure you don’t miss any interesting sights of Spain such as the surviving magnificent Moorish palaces like the Mesquite in Cordoba or the Alhambra in Grenada.

Bullfights are an integral part of many Spanish cultural festivals, especially in the south. Los Toros are big business and any village with a little money will put on the ‘corrida’. Pamplona is the most famous street running of bulls but it isn’t the only one.

The Spanish too are fanatical about good ‘futbol’ and a bar when Real Madrid or Barcelona is playing, is a riotous experience. Our guide will cover every major event and every city in Spain including Mallorca, Sevilla and Valencia.

The most welcoming of climates constantly invigorates your sense of touch. This guide will point out all ideal places to eat and stay for you. While your sense of taste will be delighted by the variety, richness and goodness of a Mediterranean diet of fish and fruit.

Spanish foods, for there are a multitude of regional and local variations are a treat for the tongue. You just have to try true Malaga paella and Alpajurran cerrano ham.