Digital Learning Commons: Spanish: Spain

About Spain

Kingdom of Spain
Reino de España

Location: Southwestern Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, France and Portugal.

Population: 50 million

Nationality: Spaniard (noun), Spanish (adjective)

Known for

Architecture	Spain is known for its beautiful architecture that combines Gothic, Moorish, and Baroque styles.
Art	Spain has been home to a number of very important and influential artists, including Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and El Greco.
Beaches	Beaches along the south of Spain on the Mediterranean Sea are a popular vacation destination in Europe.
Bullfighting	Spanish bullfighting is a physical contest in which a matador attempts to subdue or kills a bull.
Cuisine	Paella is a popular Spanish rice dish with shellfish. Tapas is a style of eating appetizers and snacks that has become popular all over the world.
Dance	Flamenco is a folkloric dance and music style from southern Spain.
Music	Spain is home to many music styles, but is especially well-known for flamenco and Spanish classical guitar.

Spain
Images, museum collections, stories, and more from Google Arts & Culture.
Spain: A Crossroads of Culture
A collection of Spanish culture for all the senses, including music, food, art, fashion, as well as virtual museum tours, artist highlights and much more.
Spain is Culture
An English-language site from the Spanish Ministry of Culture and Sport to promote and share the cultures of Spain.
Spanish Art History
An introduction to Spanish art history with more information on famous artists including Picasso and Dalí from don Quijote Spanish Schools.
Spanish Culture
Article on the culture of Spain from Enforex, including additional information on festivals, Spanish movies, dance, music, sports, art, and much more.
Spanish Customs
A short overview of Spanish customs with more information on topics including siestas, education, bullfighting, teenage life, Spanish games and more from don Quijote Spanish Schools.
Spanish Events
A short overview of Spanish holidays and celebrations with more information on specific holidays, such as Christmas in Spain, Carnival, All Saints Day, and more from don Quijote Spanish Schools.