Experience in Barcelona, España by Núria

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

Barcelona is one of the best places to live for me so I definitely recommend living here. Barcelona has good gastronomy, culture, monuments, good weather...

What is the student lifestyle like in Barcelona?

In Barcelona there are a lot of students, including Erasmus students, so there are a lot of pubs and clubs. Very good environment.

How much does it cost to live in Barcelona?

Barcelona is a little bit expensive but there are a lot of affordable places to eat, clubs, etc.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Barcelona? Is there any advice you can give?

No, because there are a lot of ads in Internet to share a flat.

I recommend this website: "Pisos estudiants".

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

It's excellent as there's a lot of variety.

My favorite dishes are: Pa amb tomaquet, Calçots, Escudella and Paella.

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What places would you recommend visiting in Barcelona?

La Sagrada Familia, el Parc Güell, la Pedrera, la Casa Batlló, Montserrat, Montjuïc (la font màgica de Montjuïc), el Camp Nou, les Rambles, el Maremagnum, la Plaça de Catalunya... There are a lot of places!

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

In the Port Olímpic area there are a lot of clubs such as Opium, Pacha or Catwalk.

Another legendary place is Razzmatazz.

What advice would you give future students heading to Barcelona?

Enjoy your stay in Catalunya, I'm sure you will! And don't be afraid to come to Barcelona because Catalonian people are friendly, nice, open-minded and polite.