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Map of Spain

Major Spanish cities grouped by autonomous community — mainland + Balearic + Canary Islands.

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Andalusia

4 locations

Seville

Andalusia · capital · flamenco

37.3891, -5.9845

Málaga

Andalusia · Costa del Sol

36.7213, -4.4214

Granada

Andalusia · Alhambra

37.1773, -3.5986

Córdoba

Andalusia · Mezquita

37.8882, -4.7794

Basque

3 locations

Bilbao

Basque Country · Guggenheim

43.2630, -2.9350

San Sebastián

Basque · pintxos paradise

43.3183, -1.9812

Vitoria-Gasteiz

Basque · administrative capital

42.8467, -2.6716

Capital

1 location

Madrid

Capital · Community of Madrid

40.4168, -3.7038

Catalonia

1 location

Barcelona

Catalonia · Sagrada Familia

41.3851, 2.1734

Central

4 locations

Toledo

Castile-La Mancha · capital · UNESCO

39.8628, -4.0273

Salamanca

Castile and León · university city

40.9701, -5.6635

Valladolid

Castile and León · capital

41.6523, -4.7245

Burgos

Castile and León · Gothic cathedral

42.3439, -3.6969

Galicia

2 locations

Vigo

Galicia · largest

42.2406, -8.7207

Santiago de Compostela

Galicia · capital · Camino destination

42.8782, -8.5448

Islands

4 locations

Palma de Mallorca

Balearic Islands · capital

39.5696, 2.6502

Ibiza Town

Balearic Islands · party + UNESCO

38.9067, 1.4206

Las Palmas

Canary Islands · Gran Canaria

28.1235, -15.4366

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Canary Islands · Tenerife

28.4636, -16.2518

Mediterranean

2 locations

Murcia

Murcia · capital

37.9922, -1.1307

Alicante

Valencia · Costa Blanca

38.3452, -0.4810

North

6 locations

Zaragoza

Aragon · capital

41.6488, -0.8891

Pamplona

Navarre · Running of the Bulls

42.8125, -1.6458

Oviedo

Asturias · capital

43.3603, -5.8448

Gijón

Asturias · port + beach

43.5322, -5.6611

Santander

Cantabria · capital

43.4623, -3.8099

Logroño

La Rioja · capital · wine country

42.4627, -2.4449

Valencia

1 location

Valencia

Valencia · paella + City of Arts

39.4699, -0.3763

West

1 location

Mérida

Extremadura · capital · Roman ruins

38.9165, -6.3437

Spain's 17 autonomous communities + 2 cities

Spain has 17 autonomous communities plus 2 autonomous cities (Ceuta + Melilla on the African coast).

  • Mainland: Madrid, Catalonia, Andalusia, Valencia, Galicia, Basque Country, Aragon, Castile + León, +9
  • Islands: Balearic (Mediterranean) + Canary (Atlantic, off Morocco)
  • Languages: Spanish, Catalan, Basque (Euskara), Galician, Aranese (regional)

Travel highlights by region

Spain rewards regional exploration.

  • Andalusia: Seville, Granada (Alhambra), Córdoba (Mezquita)
  • Catalonia: Barcelona + Sagrada Familia + coast
  • Basque: San Sebastián's pintxos + Bilbao's Guggenheim
  • Castile: Madrid + Toledo + Salamanca
  • Galicia: Camino de Santiago

When to visit

Spain's climate varies dramatically by region.

  • South (Andalusia): brutal summer heat; spring + fall ideal
  • North (Galicia, Basque): wet but mild; summer is best
  • Center (Madrid): hot summers, cool winters; spring + fall best
  • Islands: year-round destinations

Frequently asked questions

How many regions in Spain?
17 autonomous communities + 2 autonomous cities (Ceuta + Melilla).
Largest Spanish city?
Madrid, ~3.3M in the city proper.
Capital of Andalusia?
Seville.
Are Balearic Islands part of Spain?
Yes — autonomous community since 1983. Includes Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera.
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