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Spain Travel Information and Statistics

In this guide, we explore some of the inner workings of Spain by highlighting some of its demographic details, fascinating facts, travel statistics, and more.
An image of Barcelona at sunset.
Photo by Aleksandar Pasaric

In southwestern Europe, on the Mediterranean coast lies Spain, a beautiful country that is home to over 47 million people. Known for its diverse landscapes that range from sun-drenched beaches to rugged mountains, Spain offers a huge variety of experiences. With iconic cities like Barcelona and Madrid leading the way, the communities in Spain are some of the best in the world for indulging in colorful festivals, world-famous art, and culinary innovation.

In this guide, we explore some of the inner workings of Spain by highlighting some of its demographic details, fascinating facts, travel statistics, and more to help you gain a better understanding of one of Europe’s most dynamic destinations.

An overhead view of Malaga, Spain.
Image by Manolo Franco

Capital – Madrid

Population – 47,222,613 (2023 est.)

Total Area – 195,365 sq mi (505,370 sq km)

Official Language – Spanish

GDP per capita (2020 est.) – $37,900 (€35,195)

Currency – Euro

A panoramic view of Madrid, Spain.
Photo by Abhishek Verma
CityPopulationRegion
Madrid6.2 MillionAutonomous community of Madrid
Barcelona4.8 MillionCatalonia
Valencia1.6 MillionValencian Community
Seville1.1 MillionAndalusia
Bilbao1 MillionBasque Country
A panoramic view of Barcelona, Spain with the Sagrada Família in the background.
Image by Michal Jarmoluk
NameCityWebsite
Prado National MuseumMadridhttps://www.museodelprado.es/en
Museo Nacional Thyssen-BornemiszaMadridhttps://www.museothyssen.org/en
Ciudad de las Artes y las CienciasValenciahttps://cac.es/
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina SofíaMadridhttps://www.museoreinasofia.es/en
Guggenheim Museum BilbaoBilbaohttps://www.guggenheim-bilbao.eus/en
NameCityWebsite
Basílica de la Sagrada FamiliaBarcelonahttps://sagradafamilia.org/en/
Casa BatllóBarcelonahttps://www.casabatllo.es/en/
The AlhambraGranadahttps://www.alhambradegranada.org/en/
Royal Palace of MadridMadridhttps://www.patrimonionacional.es/en/visita/royal-palace-madrid
Plaza de EspañaSevillehttps://sevillecityguide.com/plaza-de-espana-seville.html
NameCity/RegionWebsite
Cala SaladaIbizahttps://www.ibiza-spotlight.com/beach/cala_salada_i.htm
Playa de OndarretaSan Sebastiánhttps://www.sansebastianturismoa.eus/en/to-do/what-not-to-miss/ondarreta-beach
Cala Saura, FormenteraFormentarahttps://www.formentera.es/en/explore/beaches/cala-saona/
Caló des MoroMallorcahttps://www.mallorca-beaches.com/en/calo-des-moro/
Lumebó CoveGaliciahttps://sandee.com/spain/galicia/ferrol/lumebo
NameCity/RegionWebsite
ElkanoGetariahttps://www.restauranteelkano.com/en/
EstimarMadrid/Barcelonahttps://www.restaurante-estimar.com/en-gb/home
ArzakSevillehttps://www.arzak.es/en/
Calle 365 Callejón SecretoMadridhttps://calle365madrid.com/
El Bosc de les FadesBarcelonahttps://www.boscdelesfades.com/en/
no one deals like we do!
A train station sign in Madrid.
Image by Paolo Trabattoni

71.6 Million (2022 est.)

Intercity Rail – Renfe

Airport NameCityIATAAnnual Number of Passengers
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas AirportMadridMAD50 Million
Barcelona International AirportBarcelonaBCN41 Million
Málaga AirportMálagaAGP22 Million
Gran Canaria AirportGran Canaria IslandLPA6.9 Million
Palma De Mallorca AirportPalma De MallorcaPMI6.1 Million
An image of the Spanish flag.
Image via CIA.gov

Designer – Antonio Valdés y Bazán

Year Adopted – 1785

Meaning – The Castille Royal family and the fusion of the historic Spanish kingdoms; Castille, Aragon, Navarre, and Granada.

Colors

ColorHEXRGB
Red#D92C30rgb(217, 44, 48)
Yellow#FAC831rgb(250, 200, 49)

(Please note that color appearance may depend on your device settings.)

Sources:

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/spain/

https://www.worlddata.info/europe/spain/airports.php

https://www.edarabia.com/spain/flag/


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