Revista Geográfica Española was modelled on National Geographic magazine and was launched by Valeriano Salas-Rodríguez in San Sebastián in May 1938 during the Spanish civil war[2] under the patronage of the Servido Nacional de Propaganda.
[2] His assistant Aurelia Alonso replaced him as the manager of the magazine and remained in the post until the final issue, numbered 63, which was published in 1977.
[2] Revista Geográfica Española mostly featured articles on the visits of Rodríguez to different parts of the world, including the United States, Cuba, Italy and the Near East.
[2][4] The regular contributors included Federico Sardá, Manuel Hernández-Sanjuán who also served as the editor-in-chief during the Salas period and Segismundo Pérez de Pedro.
[2] The magazine introduced Spain's first touristic national roads, showcasing the country's landscapes to sell them as scenic experiences.