Erasmus Experience in Almeria, Spain by Ottavia

Why did you choose to go to Almeria, Spain?

Cause to the sea

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

9 months. 300 euro for month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Almeria?

Really relaxing!!!

Would you recommend the city and the University of Almeria to other students?

Surely...Almeria is the best!!

What is the food like?

Very cheap, good quality of fish

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Almeria?

A lot, cause to some disadventures. Be careful to see the flat before to reserve it and to KNOW almost a little your flatmates!!!!

How much does it cost to live in Almeria?

Not very much. Between 400 and 500 for month, rent-food-travel included.

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

Yes, I didn't study Spanish before. Almeria's University offer you a useful basic course at the arrive (to survive) and by living there you will surely learn it. The problem is that probably you will forget your English, then (I'm an evidence jeje) :p

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Almeria from your city?

From Padua -- Ryanair
- Bologna-Alicante + bus ALSA Alicante-Almeria
- Bologna/Venezia-Madrid + BUSBAM Madrid-Almeria or Ryanair Madrid-Almeria

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Almeria?

Hotel Torreluz

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Almeria?

Entremares (para toda la vida!!! the best of the best)
Mazmorra
Cabana de Tio Tom

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Alcazaba
La clasica jejejejjeje

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

...pasarla bien y disfrutar de la estancia!!!! (enjoy it!!)