Islands in Spain map & data
There are 2,390 islands mapped in Spain, spread over 17 autonomous communities. The most are in Galicia (1,665), Cataluña/Catalunya (232) and Illes Balears (184) - Galicia alone holds 70% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Isla de Alborán, Isla de Las Palomas and Konpantzia.
Islands by autonomous community
| Autonomous community | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Galicia | 1,665 | 70% |
| Cataluña/Catalunya | 232 | 9.7% |
| Illes Balears | 184 | 7.7% |
| Principado de Asturias | 81 | 3.4% |
| Canarias | 39 | 1.6% |
| Cantabria | 36 | 1.5% |
| Andalucía | 34 | 1.4% |
| Comunitat Valenciana | 29 | 1.2% |
| Región de Murcia | 26 | 1.1% |
| País Vasco/Euskadi | 24 | 1.0% |
| Castilla-La Mancha | 13 | 0.5% |
| Castilla y León | 7 | 0.3% |
| Extremadura | 6 | 0.3% |
| Aragón | 6 | 0.3% |
| Comunidad de Madrid | 3 | 0.1% |
| Comunidad Foral de Navarra | 2 | 0.1% |
| Ciudad Autónoma de Ceuta | 1 | 0.0% |
Notable islands in Spain
- Isla de Alborán
- Isla de Las PalomasAndalucía · pop. 0
- KonpantziaPaís Vasco/Euskadi
- A Lobeira PequenaGalicia
- Illot de BenidormComunitat Valenciana
- Illa de s'EspalmadorIlles Balears
- Islote del FrancésCanarias
- Isla Cueva de LobosRegión de Murcia
- Islote de La Nube
- AmuitzPaís Vasco/Euskadi
- Illa CanosaGalicia
- Roque de GarachicoCanarias
- Isla GrosaRegión de Murcia
- GarraitzPaís Vasco/Euskadi
- A AguieiraGalicia
- Isla MayorRegión de Murcia
- A CentoleiraGalicia
- Isla PerdigueraRegión de Murcia
- A HerbosaGalicia
- Isla RedondaRegión de Murcia · pop. 0
- A InsuaGalicia
- Isla de EscombrerasRegión de Murcia
- A Insua VelaGalicia
- Isla del CiervoRegión de Murcia · pop. 0
- A Insua de AreaGalicia
- Isla del FraileRegión de Murcia
- A Insua de San MartiñoGalicia
- Isla del SujetoRegión de Murcia · pop. 0
- A Lobeira GrandeGalicia
- Islote del VentorrilloRegión de Murcia
- A Malveira GrandeGalicia
- A Malveira PequenaGalicia
- A Negra de FóraGalicia
- A Negra do MedioGalicia
- A Pedra da TiñosaGalicia
- A PercebelleiraGalicia
- A PolbeiraGalicia
- Illa MorraceiraGalicia
- Illa PombeiroGalicia
- Illa da CarralGalicia
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Spain?
This layer holds 2,390 islands in Spain, the most of them in Galicia. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of islands in Spain?
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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