Do they speak English in Barcelona Spain?

The overwhelming majority of Barcelona's residents consider themselves fully bilingual. That means they can switch from Catalan to Spanish with ease. What is more, there are more and more people who understand and speak English and other international languages.



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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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Taxi drivers in Barcelona are required to speak the official languages of Catalonia, which are Catalan and Spanish. However as Barcelona is a tourist city it is possible that some taxi drivers know the basics in English. The taxi drivers of that taxi company speak basic English.

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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.

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Barcelona is known for its vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, with many residents being friendly and helpful towards visitors and locals alike.

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The Costa Blanca town of Benidorm is the most British city in Spain!

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Is 100 euros a day enough in Barcelona? €100 per day is still not a huge amount but you can probably get by on it. You should perhaps read up on free stuff to do during the day and not plan on paying to go inside too many tourist attractions.

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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.

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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.

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Typically a fare from the airport to the city center is running anywhere from €30 – €35. There is also a €1 per item of luggage that is stored in the trunk as well as a €3.10 service fee. BCN Airport taxis have a minimum charge of €20. The estimate cost from airport to the downtown is running anywhere from €30 – €39.

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The most efficient way to get around Barcelona is by using public transportation. Catalonia's capital city is well-connected with trams, buses, the metro and the FGC (suburban rail service). There's also a cable car that links Barceloneta Beach with Montjuic.

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