Spain, one of the world's top tourist destinations, attracts over 80 million visitors annually with its rich culture, historic cities like Madrid and Barcelona, stunning beaches in Costa del Sol and the Balearic Islands, iconic landmarks such as the Alhambra and Sagrada Familia, vibrant festivals like La Tomatina and the Running of the Bulls, and renowned cuisine featuring tapas, paella, and world-class wines. Spain, country located in extreme southwestern Europe. It occupies about 85 percent of the Iberian Peninsula, which it shares with its smaller neighbour Portugal. The country’s waters contain a diversity of fish and shellfish, especially in the southeast where Atlantic and Mediterranean waters mix (the Alborán Sea). Species include red mullet, mackerel, tuna, octopus, swordfish, pilchard, and anchovy.