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BollardLas Palmas Province Bollard
A unique bollard design is extremely common in the province of Las Palmas, which includes the islands of Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote.
BollardExtremadura Green-Topped Bollards
In the Extremadura region, standard Spanish bollards commonly feature green tops. This variant is exclusive to this region.
BollardAragón Regional Bollards
In the Aragón region, a specific bollard design is commonly found on regional roads.
BollardLleida and Tarragona Bollards
Within mainland Spain, this bollard is almost exclusive to the provinces of Lleida and Tarragona in Catalonia.
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BollardNavarra AP-15 Bollards
The AP-15 in Navarra features unique bollards with a simple flat design and a square red reflector.
BollardSpanish Flat White Bollard
This Spanish bollard features a simple design consisting of a short, flat, rectangular white stick. It has a grey reflector on both sides.
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BollardAsturias Yellow Snow Poles
Yellow snow poles featuring one or two reflectors are unique to the Asturias region, where they are typically found in the southern part of the area.
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BollardSpanish Guardrail Reflectors
Spain features yellow reflectors on rounded A-type guardrails.
BollardAlternative Spanish Bollard
This Spanish bollard variant features a more square and orange reflector on the front. The back has a single white reflector instead of the standard two dots.
BollardLleida and Tarragona Bollards
This bollard can be found on mainland Spain, specifically in the provinces of Lleida and Tarragona.
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BollardStandard Spanish Bollards
Standard Spanish bollards are typically hollow, featuring a yellow-orange reflector on the front. The back of the bollard can be blank or marked with two white dots.
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PlateFront and Back Plates
License plates in Spain are displayed on both the front and the back.
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PlateDoñana National Park Car Meta
Doñana National Park, located southwest of Seville, features a rare and unique car meta.
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Language ScriptStreet Suffix Plaza
In Spain, the street suffix 'Plaza' translates to 'Square' or 'Plaza'.
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Language ScriptSpanish Street Suffixes
In Spain, the street suffix "Lorategia" translates to "Garden".
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Kalea
In Spain, the street suffix 'Kalea' translates to 'Street'.
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Language ScriptStreet Suffix Pasealekua
In Spain, the street suffix 'Pasealekua' translates to 'Promenade'.
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Language ScriptCatalan Word for Street
The Catalan word for street is "carrer".
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Language ScriptBilingual Basque Road Signs
Road signs in the Basque Country and Navarre often feature distinctive bilingual sub-signs with a thick black border.
Language ScriptBasque Language and Signage
Basque is a language isolate spoken in the Basque Country and northern Navarre. These regions feature a mix of Spanish and Basque signs, which are often bilingual.
Language ScriptBasque Language Characteristics
Basque is not related to any other language, giving it a unique look. The letters Z and K are common.
Language ScriptCatalan Language
Catalan is a Romance language that is closely related to both Spanish and French.
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Language ScriptThe Galician Language
Galician is a Romance language closely related to Portuguese that is spoken in the region of Galicia. Because it is less dominant than Catalan, many signs in this area are written only in Spanish.
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Language ScriptSpanish Language
Spanish is the main language in most of the country. This Romance language is closely related to Portuguese.
Language ScriptStreet Suffixes in Spain
In Spain, the street suffixes 'Hiribidea', 'Pasealekua', and 'Etorbidea' translate to 'Avenue'.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Kaia
The street suffix 'Kaia' means 'Pier' in Spain.
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Language ScriptStreet Suffix Bidea
In Spain, the street suffix "Bidea" translates to "Way" or "Path".
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Language ScriptSpanish Word for Street
The Spanish word for street is 'calle'.
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Language ScriptRegional Language Signage
This language is spoken in Catalonia, the Valencian Community, and the Balearic Islands. It is more common than Spanish on signage in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, while the Valencian Community is more bilingual.
Language ScriptStreet Suffix Parkea
In Spain, the street suffix 'Parkea' translates to 'Park'.
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Road SignCatalonian Corrugated Signposts
In Catalonia, many road signs, especially direction signs, are mounted on round, corrugated signposts.
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Road SignSpanish Municipal Signposts
Municipalities in Spain may use local signposts anywhere in the country. Regular traffic signs retain a standard flat design.
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Road SignYellow Scallop Shell Markers
Paths are marked with a yellow Shell of Saint James on a blue background. These markers can be found on both traffic signs and waystones.
Road SignMelilla Coverage Characteristics
Coverage in Melilla features North African architecture and typically has a hazy, cloudy, or overcast look. The sky is significantly less saturated than in Ceuta.
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Road SignAndalusian Government Signs
Signs from the local government of Andalusia feature a green stripe on the left side.
Road SignGalician Municipal Signs
Town signs in Galicia frequently feature a green or blue strip at the top displaying the name of the municipality.
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Road SignCatalan Hunting Signs
In Catalonia and sometimes the Balearic Islands, hunting signs are written in Catalan and typically read 'Àrea privada de Caça'.
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Road SignPedestrian Crossing Sign Stripes
Pedestrian crossing signs in Spain feature eight stripes. This is the highest number of stripes on such signs in Europe and is nearly unique to the country.
Road SignFlat Signposts
Almost all traffic signs, kilometre markers, chevrons, and some direction signs in Spain feature flat signposts.
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Road SignGalician Street Name Signs
In Galicia, streets are commonly designated as "Rúa" with an accent, while in Portugal they are written as "Rua" without an accent. Some signs in Galicia may occasionally lack the accent.
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Road SignRoad Signs in Asturias
While the region of Asturias has its own regional language, signage in languages other than Spanish is rare there.
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Road SignVado Permanente Signs
In Spain, no parking signs located in front of garage doors and gates often display the text 'Vado permanente'.
Road SignMunicipal Signs in Spain
Signs in Spain very often display the name of the municipality after the phrase 'Ayuntamiento de'.
Road SignHighway Sign Backgrounds
Highway signs in Spain feature a blue background.
Road SignRoad Sign Red Borders
Red borders on road signs extend all the way to the edge of the sign. There is no white border separating the red section from the outer edge.
Road SignSpanish Stop Sign Font
Stop signs in Spain are characterized by a distinct small font.
Road SignSpanish Hunting Signs
Rural areas feature two unique hunting signs. One is a simple white sign with text starting with "coto" and ending in "caza", and the other has a diagonally divided black and white background.
Road SignSpanish Direction Signs
Direction signs in Spain feature a white background. These signs often display road numbers inside boxes of various colors.
Road SignBilbao's Unique Street Signs
The city of Bilbao uses a unique street sign featuring an elaborately decorated frame. This design is not found anywhere else in Spain.
Road SignDelta Mountain Views
Significant mountains lie to the south, west, and north of the delta. Some of these mountains can be seen from almost every location in the delta.
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Road SignCatalan No Parking Signs
In Catalan-speaking regions of Spain, no parking signs display the phrase 'Gual permanent'. While Catalonia and the Balearic Islands predominantly use 'gual', Valencia features a mix of Spanish and Catalan signs.
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Road SignDashed Outer Road Lines
Rural roads in Spain sometimes feature dashed outer lines. These markings are almost entirely absent on rural roads in Portugal and Italy.
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Road MarkingSpanish Road Line Colors
Spain's road markings feature yellow lines on the outside and white lines on the inside.
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ArchitectureWhite-Painted Towns
In the center and south of Spain, towns composed entirely of white-painted houses are very common within Andalucía and Extremadura.
ArchitectureCastilla-La Mancha White Houses
Castilla-La Mancha features a fair number of white-painted houses, though streets where every house is white are uncommon.
ArchitectureTraditional Masia Farmhouses
Traditional farmhouses called masias are common in Catalonia, eastern Aragón, and parts of the Valencian Community.
ArchitectureNorthern Wooden-Framed Houses
Large white houses with wooden frames are commonly found in the Basque Country, the Basque part of Navarra, and Cantabria.
ArchitectureSlate-Roofed Horreos
An horreo with a slate roof is located in western Asturias.
ArchitectureGalician Concrete Block Housing
Many houses in the region of Galicia are constructed using large concrete blocks. These blocks are sometimes textured to resemble natural stone.
ArchitectureWhite Mountain Towns
Towns built on a mountain face consisting entirely of white houses are very common on the south coast of Spain, around Málaga.
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ArchitectureCeuta's North African Architecture
In Ceuta, the architecture reflects North African styles, characterized primarily by flat-roofed houses painted in warm colors ranging from pale yellow to red.
ArchitectureLa Graciosa Island
The barren island of La Graciosa, located off the north coast of Lanzarote, features overcast weather across its entire coverage. Its two southern towns contain white, flat-roofed houses.
ArchitectureTraditional Balearic Houses
Stereotypical Balearic houses are painted entirely white. While flat roofs exist, tiled roofs with a slight incline are the most common.
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ArchitectureCórdoba and Jaén Olive Plantations
Massive olive tree plantations grow over rolling hills around Córdoba and Jaén, stretching as far as the eye can see.
VegetationOrange Tree Plantations
On the east coast of Spain, orange tree plantations are typically situated in small valleys. When located on flat land, mountains are usually visible to the west, north, or south.
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VegetationBalearic Islands Vegetation
Dry-looking forests of Aleppo pines cover most of the hills in the Balearic Islands. The flatter areas between towns feature small agricultural patches containing mainly fruit and olive trees.
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VegetationSpanish Olive Tree Plantations
Olive tree plantations are highly common in the western provinces of Ciudad Real and Toledo, typically growing on flatter ground than those found in Andalusia.
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VegetationRural Roadside Vegetation
Small shrubs and small plantations of fruit and olive trees are commonly seen along rural roads.
VegetationThe Pyrenees Mountains
The Pyrenees is a large mountain range on the border between Spain and France containing some of Spain's highest peaks. It is characterized by light grey rock and an abundance of pine trees.
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VegetationOlive Tree Crops
Olive trees are one of the main crops planted in Spain and can be commonly seen in more than half of the country.
VegetationMaritime Pines in Spain
Near the Atlantic coast, maritime pines feature grey bark with red undertones and fluffy, upward-pointing branches. Older trees often lack branches on their bottom half.
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VegetationOlive Plantations South of Madrid
South of Madrid, olive tree plantations are typically found in small or medium-sized fields on mostly flat terrain, often accompanied by red soil.
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VegetationCeuta Landscape and Vegetation
Ceuta features a mountainous, Mediterranean landscape with a mix of eucalyptus trees and pines.
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VegetationSpanish Climate and Vegetation
Most of Spain features a somewhat dry, Mediterranean climate with corresponding vegetation and agriculture.
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VegetationEast Coast Olive Plantations
Olive plantations on the east coast are commonly fenced or behind rock walls, and mountains are almost always visible in some direction.
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VegetationHolm and Cork Oaks
Open fields sparsely populated with small, Mediterranean-style holm and cork oaks are common in Extremadura and neighboring regions. These trees can look superficially similar to olive trees.
VegetationEucalyptus Trees in Spain
Eucalyptus trees in dry Spanish environments are most commonly found in the province of Huelva. They can also be seen more rarely in Extremadura to the north and up to Córdoba in the east.
VegetationFuerteventura's Arid Orange Soil
Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands is characterized by a very arid landscape with little to no vegetation. Orange soil is highly common on the island and is essentially unique within the archipelago.
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TerrainMountainous Terrain
Spain is a highly mountainous country.
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TerrainLanzarote Volcanic Wine Plantations
The island of Lanzarote features unique wine plantations characterized by volcanic soil and rocks arranged in semicircular shapes.
TerrainBalearic Island Rock Walls
Low rock walls are extremely common on the Balearic Islands.
TerrainBaltic Pine Mountain Ranges
In Spain, Baltic pines are mainly found in three mountain ranges: the Pyrenees, Sierra de Guadarrama, and the Iberian System.
TerrainStone Pine Forests
Forests of exclusively stone pines in flat areas are very common around Valladolid and Huelva. They are also commonly seen in the mountains close to Barcelona within residential areas.
TerrainSoutheastern Mountain Landscapes
Mountains in Murcia and the southern part of Alicante have a highly distinct appearance.
TerrainSoutheastern Spanish Terrain
The southeastern region of Spain, particularly Murcia, features an arid landscape with very sandy soil surrounded by medium-sized mountains.
TerrainThe Ebro Delta Landscape
The Ebro delta, known as Deltebre in Catalan, features an extremely flat landscape. Rice fields and water canals are very common in this area.
TerrainVolcanic Soil of Lanzarote
Parts of the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands feature very dark, exposed volcanic soil. In places, this landscape superficially resembles the surface of the moon.
TerrainFormentera Landscape and Views
The small island of Formentera frequently features low coastal shrubs. The mountains of Ibiza are commonly visible from Formentera's north coast.
TerrainSierra Nevada Snowy Peaks
The Sierra Nevada is the only mountain range in southern Spain with snow during most of the year. Its peaks feature snow through the months of November and May.
TerrainEbro River Basin Semi-Desert
A strip of semi-desert landscape extends from Navarra across the middle of Aragón on both sides of the Ebro river basin. This area commonly features light sandy soil and small shrubs growing on small hills.
TerrainLa Rioja Mountain Vineyards
In Spain, vineyards situated between mountain ranges to the north and south are typically located in La Rioja.
TerrainPyrenean and Northern Pine Forests
Thick forests of tall pines are found throughout the Pyrenees. When encountered in smaller mountains between grazing fields or agricultural land, they are most likely in the Basque Country or Navarra.
TerrainNorthern Spanish Landscape
The landscape in the far north of Spain is generally hilly, featuring common hedges and green meadows that make it much greener and lusher than the rest of the country. In some areas, this region's terrain bears a vague resemblance to Ireland, France, and the United Kingdom.
TerrainThe Meseta Central
The Meseta Central is a high-altitude, mostly flat area in the center of Spain. It is surrounded by the Cantabrian Range in the north, the Iberian System in the east, and the Sierra Morena in the south.
TerrainHighest Mountain Ranges
The highest mountain ranges in Spain are the Pyrenees in the northeast and the Baetic System in the southeast, which includes the Sierra Nevada.
TerrainMallorca's Mountain Range
The north-west of Mallorca features a tall mountain range that is visible from many areas of the island. It is the only island in the Balearics with mountains of this size.
TerrainMeseta Central Mountain Ranges
Within the Meseta Central, there are two mountain ranges: the Montes de Toledo and the Sistema Central, which extends from the Portuguese border to the northeast of Madrid.
TerrainCastilla y León Terrain
The center of Castilla y León features a mostly flat agricultural landscape with slight elevation changes. The fields are primarily filled with cereal crops like wheat and barley, alongside common sunflower plantations.
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Utility PoleRural Spanish Utility Poles
In Spain's small towns and sparsely populated rural areas, concrete ladder poles and wooden poles are the most common types of electricity poles.
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Utility PoleRectangular Steel Mesh Poles
In the southern half of Spain, particularly in Murcia and southern Alicante, utility poles can feature a steel mesh structure forming rectangular shapes instead of the typical triangles.
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Utility PoleLadder Utility Poles
In Spain, "ladder" poles feature indents that resemble a ladder.
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Utility PoleBlue and Yellow Snow Poles
Blue and yellow snow poles are unique to Andalusia.
Utility PoleFrench-Style Poletops
Spain commonly features French-style poletops shaped like an upside-down triangle with a slightly upward-curved horizontal top bar. These are usually found on top of tall ladder poles.
Utility PoleGeneration 3 Cars
Generation 3 cars can have long, short, or no antennas. The back of the car is usually not visible, but it can be either black or white when it is.
Utility PoleAsturias Black Car
In Asturias, a black car with no antenna and a visible brake light can be found.
Utility PoleGeneration 3 Antenna
Spain sometimes features a special Generation 3 antenna with a distinctive white top, similar to the one found in Gibraltar.
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Utility PoleSpanish Antenna Locations
This antenna is found in the eastern half of Andalusia and in the northeastern provinces of Huesca and Lleida.
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Utility PoleCatalan Independence Flag
The unofficial Catalan independence flag is commonly found in Catalan-speaking areas. It uses the red-and-yellow striped Senyera pattern, which is also used in four autonomous community flags.
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Spain uses two types of road chevrons: black with white arrows and blue with white arrows. Chevrons featuring a single arrow are rare.
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OtherAri Camera Coverage
Spain features a low-quality camera known as the Ari, which has a wide circular car blur and often brownish colors. This coverage can be distinguished from Generation 2 by its lack of a sky halo.
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Spain features Generation 4 "smallcam" coverage, which is mounted lower than standard Generation 4 cameras. This setup has a large circular blur with a small front protrusion, though the blur can also be fully transparent.
OtherDistinguishing Galician and Portuguese
While Galician looks very similar to Portuguese, it can be distinguished by the use of the letter ñ and the absence of the letter ç.
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Many town names in Galicia start with the articles 'A', 'O', 'As', or 'Os'. This naming pattern is highly common and unique to the region, though it rarely extends over the border into western Asturias.
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Small square chevrons with a red arrow on a white background are exclusive to Murcia.
OtherMadrid Regional Buses
The region surrounding Madrid features green buses and red bus stops with round tops.
OtherCatalonia Road Markings
Catalonia frequently features atypical roadlines, though there is no single prevalent design.
OtherProvincial Road Line Styles
Some provinces feature unique road line styles, such as simple long dashed middle lines or long outside dashes on roads with a middle line.
OtherGalician Horreos and Cabazos
In Galicia, unique granaries known as "horreos gallegos" or "cabazos" are very common. While they can be constructed from various materials, their shape remains consistent.
OtherAsturias Hórreos
In Asturias, hórreos are generally square structures built on four pillars, with or without walls. A rectangular variation also exists, typically supported by six or eight pillars.
OtherBaltic Pine Characteristics
Baltic pines are tall, thin trees with dark bark that sheds at the top to reveal orange-red wood underneath. They typically lack branches on the bottom half of the trunk, especially when fully grown.
OtherGuadalquivir Basin Orange Plantations
The Guadalquivir river basin contains many orange plantations. These are typically located in more open and flat terrain than those on the east coast.
OtherCorn Cultivation Regions
In Spain, corn is most commonly grown in major river basins. It is also cultivated along the northern coast, particularly in Galicia, and in the northwestern region of Castilla y Le3n.
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Within the Balearic Islands, grazing fields are almost exclusive to the island of Menorca.
OtherAsturias Trash Containers
Trash containers in the Asturias region frequently feature the distinct and easily recognizable logo of COGERSA.
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The Canary Islands feature extremely diverse landscapes, with some areas looking like mainland Spain.
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OtherCastilla-La Mancha Spring Coverage
Early spring coverage in the central-north part of Castilla-La Mancha commonly features dirt roads situated between green grassy fields and leafless vineyards with red soil.
OtherThe Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago located off the west coast of Africa, far from mainland Spain.
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OtherCamino de Santiago
The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, is a network of pilgrim's ways across Europe. It leads to the shrine of the apostle James in Santiago de Compostela.
OtherSpanish License Plates
Spain uses standard long, white European license plates featuring a single blue strip on the left.
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Blue urban buses can be found operating in the city center.
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OtherMajor Spanish River Basins
Spain features four large river basins, including the Tajo and Guadiana which cross Extremadura into Portugal. The Guadalquivir covers most of southwestern Andalusia, while the Ebro starts in Navarra and flows into the Mediterranean in southern Catalonia.
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OtherHigh Voltage Electricity Pylons
High voltage electricity lines supported by pylons are very common in Spain, especially compared to other Mediterranean countries.
OtherNorth-West Spanish Slate Roofs
A large portion of north-west Spain features almost exclusively slate roofs, recognizable by their almost black color. This roofing style extends sparingly to the west coast of Galicia but ends abruptly to the east.
OtherSpanish Road Markers
Spanish road markers feature distinct, colorful borders. The code displayed on the top of these markers indicates the road number.
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Generation 4 cars are blue or less commonly black, and the car can be completely hidden.
OtherSpanish Regional Road Codes
Spanish regional road numbers feature region-specific codes.
OtherSpanish Mobile Numbers
In Spain, mobile phone numbers start with the digit 6. These numbers are not relevant for region guessing.
OtherSpanish Landline Numbers
In Spain, every landline number starts with the digit 9, followed by regional numbers. The first two digits can be used to accurately identify the region.
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OtherSpain's Regional Languages
Spain has several regional languages, with Catalan, Basque, and Galician being the most useful for GeoGuessr.
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OtherDistinguishing Catalan and Spanish
Catalan and Spanish are Romance languages that can be difficult to distinguish for those unfamiliar with them.
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OtherBasque Street Names
In Basque-speaking areas of Spain, streets are sometimes referred to as "kalea," though the Spanish word "calle" remains common.
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OtherBasque and Navarre Language Order
In the Basque Country, Basque is generally found on top, while Spanish is more commonly found on top in Navarre.
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OtherSoil Characteristics of Spain
In Spain, the northern region features very white and rocky soil, while red soil is more common in Teruel.
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Mostly flat and very arid-looking areas are common in the central and southern parts of Aragón.
OtherCastilla-La Mancha Landscapes
Castilla-La Mancha can feature completely flat landscapes, which are uncommon in Castilla y Leon. This region produces half of Spain's wine, making vineyards fairly common.
OtherCommon East Coast Pine
This is the most common pine species found on the eastern coast of Spain and the Balearic Islands.
OtherAleppo and Stone Pines
Aleppo pines have fluffy leaves, but their crown is less compact, more disorganized, and often taller compared to stone pines.
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Stone pines can be recognized by their fluffy leaves and a compact, bulbous crown that is wider than it is tall.
OtherKilometre Marker Shapes
Most kilometre markers in Spain are rectangular or square in shape.
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Kilometre markers in Spain feature coloured borders. From larger to smaller roads, the standard border colours are orange, green, and yellow.
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In Asturias, most bus stops feature a red post with the CTA logo at the top.
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Slate roofs can be found in areas near Andorra and to the northeast of Madrid.
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The Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in North Africa, which are partially surrounded by Morocco, both have coverage.
OtherCeuta Gen 4 Weather
Almost all Generation 4 coverage in Ceuta features a bright blue sky in sunny weather with occasional clouds.
OtherAutonomous Community Flags
The regional flags of Spain's autonomous communities are reasonably common.
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Within Spain, black and white guardrails are unique to Ceuta.
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Taxis in Barcelona are black with yellow doors, including the trunk door.
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Big square chevrons with a single arrow are commonly found in Catalonia.
OtherNorthern Spanish Eucalyptus Plantations
Eucalyptus plantations are found throughout the northern coast of Spain. The region of Galicia contains more of these plantations than the rest of the northern coast combined.
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OtherCoastal White-Roofed Greenhouses
Numerous greenhouses with white roofs are located in the lowland area close to the sea between Almería and Motril. These structures are especially common in El Ejido.
OtherCastilla-La Mancha Stone Markers
In Castilla-La Mancha, stone markers featuring the region's logo line the fields. These markers can be recognized from afar by a blue-colored left side and an unpainted right side.
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OtherSpanish Road Markings
Many Spanish roads feature solid outer lines, a characteristic also seen in Italy and Portugal.
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OtherT2Intermediate tells
Open fields with holm and cork oaks
Sparse holm and cork oaks dot open western fields; small and Mediterranean, easily confused with olive trees.
VegetationOff-vibe volcanic island group
If meta matches but the landscape feels unlike mainland Europe, consider the diverse Atlantic island group.
TerrainWeb domain .es
Web and advert domains ending in .es point to this country.
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Drives on the right
Traffic keeps to the right-hand side of the road.
Driving SideWeb domain .eu
An .eu top-level domain only narrows location to the European Union.
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