Spain: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Spain

Spain covers most of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, plus the Balearic and Canary islands. It has sunny beaches, high plateaus and mountain ranges. It is famous for flamenco, paella, football and amazing buildings.

About Madrid

Madrid sits on a high plateau near the centre of Spain and is the country's largest city. It is known for the Prado art museum, the Royal Palace and its grand squares and parks.

Fun facts about Spain

1. Work on Barcelona's Sagrada Família, designed by Antoni Gaudí, began in 1882, and its central tower was topped in 2026.
2. The Alhambra in Granada is a palace and fortress famous for its beautiful patios, fountains and carved walls.
3. Mount Teide, a volcano on Tenerife in the Canary Islands, is the highest peak in Spain.
4. In the town of Buñol, thousands of people throw tomatoes at each other every August at La Tomatina.
5. The Altamira cave in northern Spain holds prehistoric paintings made many thousands of years ago.
6. Flamenco, which mixes singing, dancing and guitar, comes from Andalusia in southern Spain.