Spain is a large Southern European country that spans most of the Iberian Peninsula and includes several island territories, making it the fourth-most populous EU member state. Its geographic position—featuring continental Europe's southernmost point and territories in both Europe and North Africa—gives it significant strategic and cultural importance in the region.
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Spain shares the Iberian Peninsula with Andorra, Gibraltar, and Portugal.
A country of large geographic and cultural diversity, Spain may come as a surprise to those who only know of its reputation for great beach holidays and almost endless sunshine. There is everything from lush meadows and snowy mountains to huge marshes and deserts in the south east. While summer is the peak season, those who wish to avoid the crowds should consider visiting in the winter as not only is it normally mild and sunny, but attractions such as the Alhambra Palace in Granada and La Gran Mezquita in Cordoba will not be overcrowded. However the ski resorts of Sierra Nevada do get very crowded. The Mediterranean climate that predominates in Southern and Central Spain is noted for its dry summers and (somewhat) wet(ter) winters, so visiting in the winter or spring brings the added benefit of the vegetation looking much more healthy. Northern Spain (e.g. Asturias) on the other hand gets quite a bit of rain year round and is ripe with lush green vegetation even in August.
The most popular beaches are the ones along the Mediterranean coast, in the Balearic Islands and in the Canary Islands. Meanwhile, for hiking, the mountains of Sierra Nevada in the south, the Central Cordillera and the northern Pyrenees are the best places. You can also visit some of the National Parks in Spain
Spanish cuisine may not enjoy the prestige that French or Italian cuisine does in the Anglosphere, but it has skyrocketed in popularity in the 21st century, driven in no small part by the large number of Spanish celebrity chefs who have been making waves around the fine dining world.
Spaniards are very passionate about their food and wine. Spanish food can be described as quite light with a lot of vegetables and a huge variety of meat and fish. Perhaps owing to the inquisition trying to "find out" lapsed conversos pork (religiously prohibited in both Judaism and Islam) is easily the most consumed meat and features prominently in many dishes. Spanish cuisine does not use many spices; it relies only on the use of high quality ingredients to give a good taste. As such, you may find Spanish food bland at times but there are usually a variety of restaurants in most cities (Italian, Chinese, American fast food) if you would like to experience a variety of flavors. If you are familiar with Latin American cuisines, keep in mind that many Spanish dishes may have the same name as several Latin American dishes, but actually refer to completely different dishes (e.g. tortilla, horchata and mazapán refer to completely different things in Spain and Mexico).
西班牙王国(西班牙語:Reino de España),通稱西班牙(España),古籍譯為日斯巴尼亞、以西巴尼亞、以西把你亞,《聖經》曾譯為「士班雅」,是位於欧洲西南部君主立宪国家,与葡萄牙、安道尔同处於伊比利半岛,东北部与法国、安道尔接壤,國土面積約佔伊比利半岛的六分之五。其领土还包括地中海中的巴利阿里群岛、大西洋的加那利群岛、以及在非洲北部的休达、梅利利亚。首都兼最大城市為馬德里。 西班牙自史前时代以来就一直受诸多外来势力影响。中世紀時境内有多國並立,至15世纪始建立單一國家,在近代史上是影响其他地区文化的重要发源地。其全球帝国的兴盛使得現今全球有5億人口使用西班牙语,令西班牙语成为世界上总使用人数第三多、母語人數第二多的语言。 西班牙是中等发达国家,拥有较高的社会福利,人均GDP在三万美元左右。近些年受经济危机影响在发达国家裡失业率偏高。
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Like much of Europe, Spain's top tourism destinations are full of tourist-trap restaurants that serve overpriced and mediocre food. If you want a good and reasonably-priced meal, it's generally best to go to restaurants with a primari…
There are many types of tourist accommodation, ranging from hotels, pensions, rented villas and vacation homes, to camping and even monasteries.
"7% VAT is not included" is a common trick for mid-range guesthouses and hotels: always check the small print when you choose your place to stay. VAT is IVA in Spanish.
As per rest of the European Union, all emergencies can be reported to the toll-free number 112.
Generally speaking, Spaniards are widely regarded as welcoming and friendly.
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