spanish national anthem

The spanish national anthem is - nowadays - known as La Marcha or The Royal March.

Going back, it has also been referred to as La Marcha Granadera or March of the Grenadiers.

Spainīs national anthem is fairly unique in that it has no words!

In the past, it has had lyrics - one version during King Alfonso XIIIīs reign, and another during Francoīs dictatorship.

So, letīs have a look at its origins ...

spanish national anthem - history

The national anthem of Spain is first mentioned in a document dated 1761, although its precise origins are uncertain.

At this time, it was called La Marcha Granadera.

It was in 1770 that King Carlos III made the Marcha Granadera the official March to be played at public events.

Following this, the Spanish adopted it as their national anthem, re-naming it the Marcha Real.

During the Second Spanish Republic (1931-1939), the Marcha Real was replaced by el Himno de Riego.

However, at the end of the Civil War, Franco once again used the Marcha Real as the national anthem, but with its original title of the Marcha Granadera.

Now you know a little about Spainīs national anthem - at least you wonīt have to learn any words, but can just enjoy the music!

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