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Enjoy these pictures from Spain. You might even recognize a few places from other parts of the OMK Spain website.
Spain has windmills in the town of La Mancha, just like in the classic story Don Quixote.
The park is part of the Pyrenees Mountains which is a chain of mountains that separate Spain from France.
Enjoy these pictures from Spain. You might even recognize a few places from other parts of the OMK Spain website.
Explore Spain
Mysterious pyramids, a Roman aqueduct, and a fish-shaped building are just a few of the surprises awaiting you in Spain. Rollover the pictures in the slideshow below to learn more.
Must See Spain is filled with diversity and beauty. Check out the following top must see locations.
Caminito del Ray It was once called the world's scariest pathway because its paths hang off the side of the mountain.
Tabernas Desert The only desert in Europe.
Maria Luisa Park This park in Seville has beautiful tiled fountains, gardens, and ponds.
Plaza de España The Plaza de España (in the park) was used as the background for Star Wars: Episode 2 Attack of the Clones.
El Alcázar This museum inside a castle was once a military fortress but it was also a royal palace and even a prison.
Seville Cathedral The world's largest cathedral is in Spain.
Basilica La Sagrada Familia This giant cathedral is still under construction after 100 years. They hope to complete it in 2026.
Raton Perez Museum Explorer the home of Spain's tooth mouse in this museum built on the site of the story setting.
Don't Miss These Sites
There's so much to see in Spain. Here are just a few other places you might want to put on your list of places to visit.
Spain: Fact Finder
Spain's Flag
The flag of Spain has two red and one yellow horizontal stripes. The yellow stands for generosity, while red symbolizes bravery. The center yellow stripe is twice as large as the red stripes. Because of its colors, the flag of Spain is nicknamed la Rojigualda or red-yellow.
Off center and to the left are the two pillars of Hercules which are what the Strait of Gibraltar was once called long ago. The pillars represent Ceuta and Gibraltar, the two banks of the Strait. A banner wraps around the pillars are Spain’s national motto, in Latin Plus Ultra (More Beyond) to honor Christopher Columbus for discovering the New World. On top of each pillar is a crown.
Between the two pillars is Spain’s coat of arms, a shield with six images that represent the six old kingdoms of Spain. The images are: a pink lion wearing a crown (Leon), a castle (Castile), gold shield with four red bars (Aragon), golden chains (Navarre), a pomegranate flower (Granada,) and a fleur-de-luis (House of Bourbon), Above the coat of arms is a large red and gold crown to honor the King and his family’s rule.
Before the current flag was adopted in 1981, an eagle with outstretched wings was displayed underneath the coat of arms.
Spain's National Anthem
Spain's National Anthem
Spain's National Anthem
Although many communities across Spain have their own songs, the Spanish national anthem La Marcha Real (the Royal March) cannot be sung because it does not have any official words.
La Marcha Real once had words, but they have not been used since 1978 when the government changed.
In 2008, the Spanish Olympic Committee held a contest and words were added. But five days later, the words were removed after people complained about them.
Spain Media
Cabo De Palos Lighthouse
In Southern Spain, on a peninsula made of volcanic rock lies the village of Mar Menor (Little Sea.) Mar Menor is Europe's largest saltwater lake.
Along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, you'll find Cabo De Palos lighthouse which was built in 1865. The crystal-clear waters are considered to be one of the best diving sites in Europe. Scuba divers can explore the coral shelves, sunken ships, and colorful reefs. The video below shows you Cabo De Palos from the air.