Before flying off to his language study trip to Spain, it’s a good idea to have a basic understanding of Spain’s autonomous communities! They are similar to France’s regions, and there are 17 of them. Today, LEC is here to list them for you, ranked by area (from largest to smallest).
Castile and León
It is the largest region in the entire Iberian Peninsula.
Andalusia
Symbolized by Granada, a must-see during a language study trip to Spain with LEC,Andalusia occupies the southern part of the country.
Castile-La Mancha
It is a very large region in the center of the country: it borders neither the Atlantic Ocean nor the Mediterranean Sea.
Aragon
It overlooks the central region of the Pyrenees.
Extremadura
It is home to Cáceres, whose old town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
Catalonia
The most famous city in Catalonia? Barcelona, which you can explore during a language study trip to Spain with LEC.
Galicia
That’s the northwestern tip of the Iberian Peninsula!
Valencian Community
The entire area overlooks the Mediterranean coast.
Region of Murcia
It took the same name as its main city, the seventh-largest city in the country.
Asturias
Although its capital is Oviedo, its most populous city remains Gijón.
Navarre
Pamplona, situated at an altitude of about 440 meters, is the capital of this autonomous region of Spain.
Community of Madrid
Is there any need to introduce its main city, which is also the state capital?
Canary Islands
These islands form an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, relatively close to Morocco and far from the Iberian Peninsula.
Basque Country
It consists of three historical provinces: Álava, Biscay, and Guipúzcoa.
Cantabria
Located in the north of the country, it is home to the legendary and highly regarded Altamira Cave.
La Rioja
Mount San Lorenzo, which rises to over 2,270 meters, is located on this land.
Balearic Islands
This archipelago consists of five main islands and a few islets.