The official language of Spain is Spanish. However, Madrid is really a cultural hub and you will find people from all over the world. Most people that I've met speak at least two languages, most commonly the language of their country and English.
In Spain, the currency used is called the Euro. The Euro is utilized in most of the countries that constitute the European Union, including Portugal, France, Germany, and Italy. The Euro is delightful because the bank note is significantly larger by amount. The symbol for the euro is €.
A bottle of water at a restaurant costs about 2,50€ (about 3 dollars!)
My favorite meal this week is actually a viral sandwich. They are popular in Madrid, and are meant to be authentic Italian street food. They're sold at Divorare. The most popular one is on focaccia bread with ham, cottage cheese, and a basil sauce. It's so delicious, and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. They have a permanent location, but I actually ate it at a pop up location when they came to my school in a food truck!
