Maps of Spain

There are many different types of maps for Spain. Some of the common ones are physical, political and antique maps. Maps serve many different purposes and therefore need to be selected according to the purpose of the map. For example, the physical map will show that Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula in the South Western part of Europe. The Balearic and Canary Islands, plus the Moroccan enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla belong to Spain. The country of Spain has France and Andorra on the northern border, Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean on the western border, the Mediterranean Sea on the southeastern and east border and the Strait of Gibraltar and Morocco on the southern border.

There are maps that explain the climate for Spain. These maps will show a Mediterranean type climate in the southern and eastern coastal regions, while the central Meseta area will be hot in summer and cold in winter. However, the foothills of the southern regions will have warm winter temperatures and the Atlantic coast will have cooler summer temperatures with the rains decreasing as they move inland.

There is travel information to be found on some maps. It will state when is the best time of the year to explore Spain. The weather is near perfect in the spring and late summer but cooler in late fall and winter. The region of Andalucia is usually humid in the summer and very warm. The mountainous regions give the best relief to the summer heat and the Balearic Islands have a more temperate temperature for travellers. It needs to be noted that the Central plateau can have dry and freezing conditions in December through to February. The northern mountains of the Cantabrica and the Pyrenees are colder in winter and have heavy snowfall in the upper regions.

There are maps for many general types of information such as religions, languages, education, people and even vital statistics. Some maps provide fast fact information such as the capital city, which is Madrid, the currency, which is the euro, and some list the major cities by population. The flag and the coat of arms can be found on some maps. Spain’s flag is red and golden-yellow and was officially adopted on July 19, 1927. There are particular maps that show city streets, hotels, and places of interest. Maps are essential tools useful for those exploring the country of Spain.