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1 day ago · For 300 years afterward, Spanish explorers and conquerors traveled the world, claiming huge territories for the Spanish crown, a succession of Castilian, Aragonese, Habsburg, and Bourbon rulers. For generations Spain was arguably the richest country in the world, and certainly the most far-flung.
- Iberian Peninsula
Iberian Peninsula, peninsula in southwestern Europe,...
- Portugal
In constant battle and rivalry with Spain, its eastern...
- Spain
Christian Spain, c. 1260–1479 Castile and León, 1252–1479....
- Daily Life and Social Customs
Spain - Culture, Cuisine, Traditions: Daily life in early...
- Climate
Spain - Mediterranean, Arid, Temperate: Spain is...
- Battle of Chacabuco
Battle of Chacabuco, (Feb. 12, 1817), in the Latin American...
- Sports and Recreation
Spain - Sports, Recreation, Culture: Sports play an...
- The Almoravids
Spain - Almoravids, Reconquista, Moors: The Almoravid ruler...
- National Parties
Spain - Political Parties, Democracy, Autonomy: The Spanish...
- Phoenicians
Spain - Phoenicians, Mediterranean, Iberian Peninsula:...
- Iberian Peninsula
23 hours ago · Noresund, Norway. Europe, second smallest of the world’s continents, composed of the westward-projecting peninsulas of Eurasia (the great landmass that it shares with Asia) and occupying nearly one-fifteenth of the world’s total land area. It is bordered on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the west by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the south ...
23 hours ago · The Iberian Peninsula (/ aɪ ˈ b ɪər i ə n /), also known as Iberia, is a peninsula in South-western Europe, defining the westernmost edge of Eurasia.It is divided between Peninsular Spain and Continental Portugal, comprising most of the region, as well as Andorra, Gibraltar, and a small part of Southern France (French Cerdagne).
2 days ago · Ourense. A Taberna. A culinary landmark in this city´s old town since 1990, “The Tavern” focusses on fresh and ideally wild ingredients, with its most popular dishes including anglerfish with prawns, salmon tacos, and paella-style rice dishes with lobster. You can also order a tasting menu of seven dishes for the very reasonable price of ...
1 day ago · Gibraltar, British overseas territory occupying a narrow peninsula of Spain’s southern Mediterranean coast, just northeast of the Strait of Gibraltar, on the east side of the Bay of Gibraltar (Bay of Algeciras), and directly south of the Spanish city of La Línea.
4 days ago · Exploring the Golden Coast of Spain. As a pilot, I have had the opportunity to visit many beautiful destinations around the world. One of my favorite places to visit is the Costa Daurada, also known as the Golden Coast, in Spain. This stunning area is located on the coast of Catalonia, between Cunit and Alcanar on the Mediterranean Sea.
4 days ago · Canary Islands, comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Spain, consisting of an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, the nearest island being 67 miles (108 km) off the northwest African mainland. The Canaries comprise the Spanish provincias (provinces) of Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife , as well as the insular councils of Gran ...
