GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Bay of Biscay
The Bay of Biscay indents Europe’s Atlantic coast between western France and northern Spain. It places the wet northern Iberian coast in direct contact with Atlantic weather and sea routes.
Fast Facts
- France borders its eastern side and Spain its southern side.
- The Cantabrian Mountains rise close to the Spanish coast.
- It opens westward to the North Atlantic.
Connected lessons
- Bay of BiscayMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Celtic SeaRelated places
- Cantabrian MountainsRelated places
- Ebro RiverRelated places
- Alboran SeaRelated places