History of Europe

Which is closer to Ireland Spain or Portugal?

Ireland is an island to the northwest of mainland Europe. Spain and Portugal are countries on the Iberian Peninsula, to the southwest of mainland Europe. Portugal is geographically closer to Ireland than Spain is, as it is located on the westernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, while Spain is located on the eastern side. The distance from Ireland to Portugal is approximately 1,500 kilometers, while the distance from Ireland to Spain is approximately 1,700 kilometers. Therefore, Portugal is closer to Ireland than Spain is.