Barcelona is a wonderful city to visit. We were there for a few day in May 2007 and had no probems with a language barrier. We spoke no Catalan and limited Spanish. Many people spoke at least some English and we had no problems.
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The answer is yes, it is possible to survive in Barcelona without speaking Spanish. However, it may be challenging to get by on a day-to-day basis, especially if you plan to stay in the city long-term. Most people in Barcelona speak Spanish, and many signs, menus, and other important information are written in Spanish.
Tips aren't expected in Barcelona, but they are always appreciated. Credit cards – tipping is possible with a card, just be sure you ask them to add it to the total as they run your card. There's no space on the credit card receipt when it comes time to sign.
Barcelona is an expensive city to visit in Spain, but it's considered semi-affordable in Europe. Comparing Spain's top two destinations, Barcelona is, on average, more expensive than the capital, Madrid. For a mid-range budget traveler, you can expect to spend approximately: $150 per day in Barcelona.
If the bag looks like a camera bag or a purse then it is more of a target than an ordinary looking day bag. Another thing to avoid is to wear bum bags which are easy to remove. Thieves know that you keep your valuables in these too so bum bags are an A1 target with please steal me written all over them.
Barcelona is a very walkable city. We could stroll through the differernt neighborhoods first hand and get a feel for the local markets and shops. Of course a stop at the open air market of La Boqueria is a must. You will find fruit stands, sweets, tapas, cheese, and of course meat vendors.
What is the main currency used in Spain? The official currency in Spain is the Euro. If you're in a store or restaurant you'll probably see the Euro symbol listed: €.
Sure. If you're living in a major city, studying a course taught in English, interning or working at a company that requires English, or are living in expat areas such as Costa del Sol or Malaga, you can get by with just English in Spain. In all these scenarios, you can live in Spain even if you don't speak Spanish.