Around Spain 5 - Answers

Published: Thursday 10th September 2026A free quiz about the people and places of Spain.
  1. Which is the most northern of the Spanish Costas? Costa Brava.
  2. At what time of the day are Churros traditionally consumed in Spain? Breakfast.
  3. In which Spanish town was Picasso born in 1881? Malaga.
  4. In which ocean are the Canary islands located? Atlantic.
  5. The city of Barcelona is situated on the coast of which sea? Mediterranean.
  6. What name is given to the appetisers or snacks served in Spanish bars? Tapas.
  7. Which is the largest of the Canary islands? Tenerife.
  8. What is "Marcha Real" in Spain? The national anthem.
  9. The Spanish city of Grenada is situated at the foot of which mountain range? Sierra Nevada.
  10. The Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico coastlines of American Spanish colonies were known by what name ? The Spanish Main.
  11. Which region of Spain claims to have invented the dish Paella? Valencia.
  12. Which artist born in Spain in 1746 is celebrated as one of the last Old Masters and also a forerunner of modern art? Francisco Goya.
  13. In which year was the Eurovision Song Contest hosted in Spain? (Madrid) 1969.
  14. Which famous sauce originated in the Spanish city of Mahon in the 18th century? Mayonnaise.
  15. The work of which architect can be seen throughout the Spanish city of Barcelona? Antoni Gaudi.
  16. Which Spanish city lies next to Gibraltar? La Linea (de la Conception).
  17. In which year did the Spanish Civil War break out? (July) 1936.
  18. In which sea are the Balearic Islands located? Mediterranean.
  19. After which animals are the Canary Islands named? Dogs.
  20. Which Spanish city has been home to the Spanish F1 Grand Prix since 1991? Barcelona (Catalunya)

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