List of city nicknames in Spain

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Écija's skyline, dating back to the 18th century, is shaped by its towers. Hence the name la ciudad de las torres.
The "Green Coast" became an official name for the coasts of Gijón and Avilés in 1969. As the major city in the area, Gijón is known as the "capital of the green coast".

Many cities and towns in Spain are popularly known by various nicknames. This list compiles the aliases, sobriquets and slogans that cities in Spain are known by (or have been known by historically), officially and unofficially.[1][2]

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