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Where is Spain in the Bible?

Spain appears in the Bible primarily through the Apostle Paul's missionary plans rather than as a location of major biblical events. In his letter to the Romans, Paul expresses his intention to visit Spain to preach the gospel, mentioning it as a future destination (Romans 15:24, 28). Located at the southwestern edge of Europe in the Mediterranean region, Spain represented the "extreme limit of the West" to the ancient world, and historical tradition, including the writings of Clement of Rome, suggests that Paul likely fulfilled this plan after his release from his first Roman imprisonment. While Spain itself is not a setting for Old Testament narratives, its mention in Paul's letters reflects the early Christian mission's ambition to spread the gospel throughout the known world.