Experience in Alicante, Spain by Isabel

What is it like to live in Alicante? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

It's a great city! I highly recommend it!

The view from the castle

Source

What is the student lifestyle like in Alicante?

The student atmosphere is mainly focused in San Vicente (30 min by tram from Alicante, and it is the university area), but you can also find a student atmosphere in Alicante!

The campus is 30 min by tram from Alicante

Source

How much does it cost to live in Alicante?

It's quite cheap. A shared flat for 4 students in San Vicente may cost from 400 to 800 euro. However, Alicante can be a little more expensive, but not much more. If you are going to study at University of Alicante, it is better to live in San Vicente.

University of Alicante

Source

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Alicante? Do you have any advice to give?

Not really, you can find a good flats on webpages such as idealista, enalquiler, 1000 anuncios, etc. However, there is a Facebook's page called "Informer of the UA" where you can find many rental ads.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Fantastic and tasty!

What places would you recommend visiting in Alicante?

Alicante's beaches, Castle of Santa Barbara, University of Alicante, etc.

The beach in the city centre

Source

What about eating out in Alicante? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

There is a great variety of restaurants and bars, so you can find whaterver you want.

Is the nightlife good in Alicante? Where is good to go?

The area called "El Barrio" is very cheap and closes at 4:00 a. m. Later, people usually go to the port where there is more party.

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Alicante in the future?

People are very open-minded, you will have no problem making new friends and you will have a great time!

Have fun and enjoy!

Source