The major cities of Spain are:
Madrid: Madrid is the capital city of Spain. With about five million people, it is the most-populous city in Spain. The third-largest city in the European Union, Madrid covers an area of 234.4 square miles. The city is home to the headquarters of many Spanish companies and is considered the financial center of the country. The largest bullfighting contest in Spain takes place in Madrid. There are also a number of churches in the city that include St. Jerome Church, San Nicolas de los Servita, and the St. Isidore Cathedral.
Barcelona: With a population of 1,621,537, Barcelona is the second-largest city in Spain. It is located on the Mediterranean Coast and is the capital and the most populous city of Catalonia. The city hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics. One of the leading tourist destinations in the world, Barcelona is well-known for its economic, trade fair/exhibitions and cultural-sports. The city is a major economic and financial centre of Spain.
Malaga: The sixth-largest city in Spain, Malaga has a population of over 568,507. It is a city located in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia. Malaga is one of the oldest cities in the world founded by the Phoenicians in about 770 B.C. It is the birthplace of the internationally acclaimed painter Pablo Picasso. Malaga is renowned for its Holy Week celebration that has been happening for five centuries. One of the most beautiful cities in Spain, Malaga is known as "the capital of the Costa del Sol".
Granada: Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada is the capital of the province of Granada. The city has some of the most renowned buildings that showcase the ancient Islamic culture of Spain. Granada is home to a Moorish palace, called the Alhambra. The Generalife is another magnificent palace that has beautiful, romantic gardens. Granada is one of the major educational centers in Spain. The University of Granada is well-known in Spain and attracts students from different parts of the country.
The other major cities in Spain include: Alicante, Seville, Granada, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Valencia, Cordoba, Salamanca, Santiago de Compostela, Vitoria, and Badalona.
There are many other cities in Spain. Every city in Spain has its own importance. To know more about the cities of Spain, Please browse through the following pages:
Cities of Spain |


