What big events has Barcelona staged?
The 1929 Expo, 1992 Olympics (ISLA is located in the Olympic Village) and it is the scene of 2004s World Culture Forum. • Do people in Barcelona speak Catalan instead of Spanish? Catalans always speak perfect Castellano and are happy to do so with people who dont speak Catalan. Naturally, Castellano is the only language used among our teachers and families. • Is Barcelona expensive? Accommodation is more expensive than in smaller cities, though getting to Barcelona nearly compensates for this as flights can be extremely cheap and there are no transfer costs. There are restaurants and bars for all pockets. • Is Barcelona safe? As is any big city that attracts a lot of tourists, you should get used to carrying your personal belongings where no one will relieve you of them, especially on the Ramblas, in the old town and on the beaches. ISLA is located in an especially safe and clean part of Barcelona. • Are there a lot of concerts in Barcelona? Yes, it is a major venue for national and in
