The Alhambra

The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex constructed during the mid 14th century by the Moorish rulers of the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus, occupying a hilly terrace on the southeastern border of the city of Granada, now in Andalusia, Spain.
Once the residence of the Muslim rulers of Granada and their court, the site became a Christian palace. After being allowed ti fall into disrepair, the Alhambra was "rediscovered" in the 19th century. It is now one of Spain's major tourist attractions and exhibits the country's most famous Islamic architecture. Together with Christian 16th-century and later interventions in buildings and gardens.

Formentera

Formentera is the smallest and southernmost island of the llles Pitiuses. It is located 6km south of Ibiza in the Mediterranean sea.
The island was reachable by ship only from Ibiza, making it the quieter of the two islands but recently regular lines from the Spanish mainland have increased the amount of tourism. Formentera is known for its many pristine beaches. The island is flat and sandy with magnificent, unspoiled beaches. There are a few places where the land rises and has spectacular cliffs to the sea. It is perfect for cycling, walking, snorkeling, and sailing. Best time to visit the island is from June to August which is the peak season. The Island is full of natural beauty and jaw breaking views, these are only a few shores of it.

The Climate and Geography

Spain is located in southwestern Europe and compromises 84 percent of the Iberian peninsula. It's total are is 504,782 sq km about 194,897 sq mi of which 499,542 sq km is land and 5,240 is water. The Atlantic coast is 710 km long. Spain and Morocco are separated by only13 km at their narrowest extents. It's highest points are Teide (Canary Islands) at 3,718 m (12,198 ft) and Mulhacen (Iberian Peninsula) at 3,477 m (11,407 ft).











The climate in Spain is extremely diverse.Peninsular Spain experiences three major climatic types: Continental(orange),Mediterranean(yellow), and Oceanic(green).

• Continental climate is characterized by wide diurnal and seasonal variations in temperature and by low, irregular rainfall with high rates of evaporation that leave the land arid. Annual rainfall generally 300 to 640 mm.
• The Oceanic climate, often called green Spain, from the Pyrenees to the northwest region, characterized by relatively mild winters, warm but not hot summers, and generally abundant rainfall at 1,000 mm.
• The Mediterranean climate extends from the Andalusian Plain along the southern and eastern coasts up to the Pyrenees, on the seaward side of the mountain ranges that parallel the coast. Total rainfall in this region is concentrated mostly in late autumn-winter and spring periods.

Juan Carlos I

Juan Carlos I born 5 January 1938 is the reigning King of Spain. On November 1975, two days after the death of dictator Francisco Franco, Juan Carlos was designated king according to the law of succession promulgated by Franco. King Juan Carlos successfully oversaw the transition of Spain from dictatorship to parliamentary democracy. Juan Carlos married Sophia of Greece and Denmark in 1962. The couple has three children and eight grandchildren.

Why Spain

I have an interest in going to Spain in the near future. So I will be studying about it for the next month and posting h to everyone what I have learned. My plan is to study all that I can about Spain, since I do not know anything about it other than Spanish as the official language. I will add some pictures of it for now. It is one of my favorite places to visit.

Spain

The history of Spain

I will post today a few list of the main historical events in Spain after the 14th century. You will also notice that I posted two versions, the objective and the subjective written in red bold.

The kingdom of Spain was created in 1492.
Christopher Columbus initiated his voyage in 1492.
During the 15th,16th,and 17th centuries Spain was the most important colonial power in the world.
During 1702 to 1714 Bourbon dynasty accedes to Spanish throne in the war of Spanish Succession.
Spaniards rise against Napoleon's forces and it ends in French defeat.
Spain lost Cuba and Philippines during the Spanish American War.
Spanish king was forced to renounce in 1931 and Spain became a republic.
1936 to 1939 Spanish civil war conflicts end with General Frasco's victory and dictatorship was established.
In 1975 Franco Died, the democrat Juan Carlos then was proclaimed King.
Spain joined NATO in 1982, becoming a member of a mainstream European orgarnization.
Spain joined the European Union in 1986.
In 1992 Spain hosted the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
1999 Spain exchanged the Peseta for the new Euro currency.
On march 2004, a number of terrorist bombs exploded on busy commuter trains in Madrid
In 2005 Became the first country in the world to give full marriage and adoption rights to homosexual couples.

The astonishing kingdom of awesome Spain was created in 1492

The great Christopher Columbus initiated his Grand voyage in 1492

During the 15th,16th,and 17th harsh centuries tough Spain was the most important colonial power in the entire world

During 1702 to 1714 Noble Bourbon dynasty accedes to Spanish throne in the war of Spanish Succession

The rebellious Spaniards rise against Weak Napoleon's forces and it ends in French defeat

Frustrated Spain lost the Coveted Cuba and the Wanted Philippines during the Tedious Spanish American War

The not too Smart Spanish king was immediately forced to renounce in 1931 and Bright Spain became a Sharp republic

1936 to 1939 The sad Spanish civil war conflicts end with Clever General Frasco's victory and unfortunately dictatorship was established

In 1975 Hated Franco Died, the democrat Juan Carlos then was proclaimed The best King

Spain joined the clever NATO in 1982, becoming a sagacious member of a mainstream European orgarnization

Spain joined the mighty European Union in 1986

In 1992 the Substantial Spain hosted the 1992 wonderful Barcelona Olympics

1999 Spain exchanged the meaningless Peseta for the powerful Euro currency

On march 2004, a number of sadly terrorist bombs exploded on inoffensive busy commuter trains in shaken Madrid

In 2005 Became the first courageous country in the unfair world to give full marriage and adoption rights to happy homosexual couples