The landscapes of Spain

Precipitation is abundant and regular.

The vegetation is scarce. There are meadows at higher altitudes. In lower areas there are forests.

The islands to the east are very eroded. The others are steep and mountainous.

Vegetation is abundant. It consists of meadows and forests of deciduous trees.

This is the climate of mountainous regions above 1500 metres.

Temperatures are mild throughout the year.

This landscape extends across the north of Spain. There are meadows and forests with beech, oak, and chestnut trees.

Precipitation is higher in the northern parts of the islands. In contrast, it is scarce in the south of the islands and in Lanzarote and Fuerteaventura, which are the islands closest to Africa.

Temperatures are mild along the coast and extreme inland. Precipitation is very scarce, with extremely dry summers.

Temperatures are extreme. They are cold in winter and high in summer. Precipitation in scarce

Is the most common climate in the Iberian Peninsula, Ceuta, Melilla, and the Islas Baleares.

This is the climate of the north of the Iberian Peninsula.

The three variations of Mediterranean Climate

Inland, rivers cross extensive plains. Along the coast there are beaches, cliffs, and marshes.

Rivers start in the mountains and there are some glacial lakes.

Temperatures are very low in winter: below 0ºC. They are cool in summer: around 15º.

This is the climate of the Islas Canarias.

The vegetation includes laurel forests and unique endemic species, such as Canary Island pines and tabaiba.

Precipitation is abundant. It often snows in winter.

Temperatures are mild all year because of the proximity of the sea. Temperatures are mild in summer and cool in winter.

Temperatures are mild in winter and high in summer. Precipitation is scarce and irregular.