Experience in Castellón De la Plana, Spain by Natalia

What is it like to live in Castellón De la Plana? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

This place it´s like a little city, there is no subway because its not necesary, you can walk everywhere! There is some green places, and the center is so small. It`s too hot in the summer and also desert because everyone is in the beach, that is 20 min by car. Is the right place if you like the town and the familiar style.

What is the student lifestyle like in Castellón De la Plana?

There is a good university, I would describe it as "familiar" it`s not too big and everyone seems to be nice.

How much does it cost to live in Castellón De la Plana?

cheap.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Castellón De la Plana? Is there any advice you can give?

I can´t give any advice but next to the unviersity there is so many apartments, and it takes 15 min from the center by bus.

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

The food is fine, like any place you go in spain. Here is usual to eat bread with oil and tomatoes like in cataluña and paellas like in valencia because we are in the middle of both.

What places would you recommend visiting in Castellón De la Plana?

I will recommend to go to benicassim in the summer season, you easilly can take the bus, Valencia by train in an hour. Also if you ask, anyone will recommend a nice place.

Is it good to eat out in Castellón De la Plana? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

There are not too much places to go to eat out, but there are many places to go to drink a beer, a tea or a coffe that are very nice.

Is the nightlife good in Castellón De la Plana? Where is good to go?

If you like the little places to go to have a drink it`s okey, but if you want to go to the disco I will recommend to take the train to Valencia and you will return in the morning.

What advice would you give future students heading to Castellón De la Plana?

My advice is: Seize the time going to the beach and the mountains, doing trips to the villages and meeting nice people. :)