In Barcelona, the main languages spoken are Catalan and Spanish. In Madrid, the main language is Spanish. However, it is common to also meet a lot of locals who speak English or other languages, depending on where they are from.
During my stay here, I used the euro! The euro is a common money used throughout many European countries. I also talked about using the euro during my trip to Greece.
A small bottle of water in a restaurant could cost anywhere from 2 to 3 euros. However, what my friends and I do to save money is take our reusable water jugs with us everywhere. This is also good for the environment!
The nice thing about Barcelona and Madrid, similar to many cities in Switzerland, is that you can drink water safely from any sink, or from different water fountains throughout the city.
The best meal without a doubt was the paella! Paella is a traditional Spanish rice dish that can be found anywhere in Spain. It usually comes either with vegetables, meats of all kinds, chicken, or seafood. I got to try a chicken and vegetable paella. Both were delicious!
