Spain is a country that has a lot of variety within a relatively small geographic area.
The country is divided into 17 “autonomous communities,” all of which have their own cultural identity. Some even have their own language!
Here are our picks for Spain’s four most unique regions that you should check out ASAP.
Galicia
The first stop on our tour of Spain takes us to Galicia, a rain and wind-swept region in the country’s northwest corner. Galicia shares Celtic heritage with places like Ireland and Scotland, and it’s easy to see why. Galicians have their own language, and you can try delicious dishes like Galician octopus in cities like Santiago de Compostela.
Basque Country
Basque Country is a very unique place. Located in northern Spain near the French border, this fiercely independent region speaks the only non-Indo-European language in Europe. In addition, it has an elite gastronomic rating and features stunning, modern cities such as Bilbao and San Sebastian.
Catalonia
Catalonia, located on Spain’s Mediterranean border, has been in the news recently for wanting to become independent from Spain. This region also has its own language, Catalan, and one of the world’s most spectacular cities in Barcelona.
Andalusia
Andalusia is Spain’s southern region par excellence. Sharing a Moorish heritage with the north of Africa, you can find beautiful North African-inspired architecture at places like the Alhambra in Granada and at the Mosque of Cordoba.
