Regions of Spain

Spanish city Seville came to be a gateway to the New World. Before long, Seville obtained the royal monopoly on trade with the colonies.

Madrid, the capital of Spain, is an exception. The town had fewer than 10,000 inhabitants in 1561 when it suddenly rose to prominence.

Although Barcelona, like most large cities, has its problems, it never fails to captivate tourists with its Mediterranean flavor.

Eivissa (Spanish Ibiza, cat. Eivissa, also known by the common but incorrect pronunciation of «Ibiza») is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, part of the Balearic Islands archipelago. Belongs to Spain.

There are many charming Spanish towns and villages. A good number of them deserve to be on the list of the most beautiful towns in the world. In the following slideshow, we'll give you a list of spectacular places in mostly rural areas that, since 2011, have worked together as an association to promote and preserve them.