Spain

“Everything that can be imagined is real.”

– Picasso

Spain is an obvious destination for anyone who learned Spanish in school. While more drawn to the Spanish of Latin America, I found myself living out my love for Spanish and Europe in Mallorca as an au pair for 3 months. Spain is a beautiful country with so much to offer. I had my ideas of Spain that made me a little hesitant to visit, but I was completely wrong. Each region has its own culture and language, making them very distinct from each other. Mallorca isn’t anything like I imagined Spain to be. It was better which is why it would be my first suggestion to anyone looking to visit Spain. It is very touristy among Europeans, but it is really hard to find fellow Americans there which makes it that much more fun! Check out my posts for suggestions for my island, Mallorca, and my thoughts on Barcelona and Madrid!

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Need to Know

Facts

• Nickname: “La Piel de Toro” or “La Roja”
• Language Spoken: Spanish, Regional Dialects
• Capital City: Madrid
• Population: 48.81 million
• Currency: The Euro

Travel Recommendations

• Airport: Depends on destination, usually the biggest city in the region
• When to Visit: Fall or Spring
• Getting Around: Bus or Train, both available in Mallorca and the continental cities

Can’t Miss Destinations

• La Sagrada Familia
• Parque Infantil Montaña de Principe Pío in Madrid (in the evening)
• Soller, Mallorca

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Music

(I know it is called Latin, but that is because a good portion of music in Spanish comes from Latin America, but they listen to it in Spain as well. Plus there are some Spanish artists on here.)

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