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 "Property for sale in Marbella", which we have entered into our Property Sale in Spain section. Sunseeking Europe are a property specialist offering a wide selection of property for sale in Marbella. We offer villas, apartments, fincas and rural properties for sale in Marbella. Located in Marbella
Then, there is "First Class Au Pairing Service has come to Marbella", which we have entered into our Family and Children in Spain section. The location is Marbella
Finally, take a look at "Manilva Life", which we have entered into our Guides in Spain section. Find them in Manilva
The Communities of Spain
Todays Exchange Rates
1 Euro is worth:
0.77615 British Pounds (GBP)
1.3625 US Dollars (USD)
9.8413 Swedish Krona (SEK)
1.5425 Swiss Francs (CHF)
35.6145 Russian Rubles (RUB)
8.6035 Norwegian Kroner (NOK)
9.3086 Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Interbank Rates
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, 19th October, 2008 - Poker October Fest, Alhaurin el Grande
Until Monday, 24th November, 2008 - Roger Cummiskey & Sally Huntington Exhibition, Fuengirola
Friday 17th until Sunday, 19th October, 2008 - Saint Theresa Evening Fair, Mijas Costa
Sunday, 19th October, 2008 - Music Festival, Mijas Pueblo
Sunday, 19th October, 2008 - 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, Salamanca, Avila, Leon, Zamora, Palencia, Valladolid, Soria, Segovia
Cataluna
Cataluna consists of 4 provinces, and they are Barcelona, Gerona, Tarragona, Lleida
Whats happening in Cataluna
Until Sunday, 19th October, 2008 - Cirque du Soleil, Barcelona
Sunday, 26th October, 2008 - 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!
Saturday, 1st November, 2008 - All Saints - A national holiday in Spain.
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.
Comunidad Valenciana
Comunidad Valenciana consists of 3 provinces, and they are Alicante, Valencia, Castellon
Whats happening in Comunidad Valenciana
Sunday, 19th October, 2008 - Reflexology Workshop, Alcalali
Sunday, 19th October, 2008 - Rugby Villajoyosa, Villajoyosa (La Vila Joiosa)
Tuesday, 21st October, 2008 - Flax n Coffee Morning, Javea (Xabia)
Friday 24th until Sunday, 26th October, 2008 - This Is Spain Exhibition, Benijofar
Sunday, 26th October, 2008 - 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!
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
Pais Vasco
Pais Vasco consists of 3 provinces, and they are Vizcaya, Alava, Guipuzcua_Gipuzkoa
Navarra
Navarra consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of Navarra
La Rioja
La Rioja consists of just 1 province, and that is the province of La_Rioja
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
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
