The Mediterranean coastal area reaches from the French frontier in the northeast down to the Straits of Gibraltar, the narrow strip of water linking the Mediterranean with the Atlantic and separating Spain from North Africa. Consititutional monarchy since 1978. King Juan Carlos I since 1975. Roman Catholic majority. 220 volts AC, 50Hz.
Most post offices have services.
Facilities are available at main post offices. There are efficient internal and international postal services to all countries. Airmail within Europe usually takes around five days. Poste Restante facilities are available at main post offices. The English-language daily is The Iberian Daily Sun .