List of Famous people born in Spain

Javier Marías is a Spanish novelist, translator, and columnist. Marías has published fifteen novels, including A Heart So White and Tomorrow in the Battle Think on Me. In addition to his novels, he has published three collections of short stories and various essays. As one of Spain's most celebrated novelists, his work has been translated into forty-four languages and has sold over eight and a half million copies internationally. He has received several awards for his work, such as the Rómulo Gallegos Prize (1994), the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award (1997), and the Austrian State Prize for European Literature (2011).

Eusebio Vélez Mandizábal was a professional Spanish cyclist. He finished 2nd in the 1966 Vuelta a España and 3rd in the 1968 Vuelta a España. He also rode in four editions of the Tour de France, two editions of the Giro d'Italia and nine editions of the Vuelta a España.

Daniel Calparsoro López-Tapia is a Spanish filmmaker, considered one of Spain's most adept action film directors.

Diego Poyet González is a retired professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. His father is former Uruguay international footballer Gus Poyet.