Experience in Castelo Branco, Portugal by Katia

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

Castelo Branco is a nice city, but there is nothing to do if you stay there a whole weekend. It has a shopping mall, food stores, bars, an especial road to run or ride a bike and several places near the Castelo, in the mountain, as well as places where one can swim.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Castelo Branco?

It's really nice. The universities usually organise a lot of parties at the beggining of the year and students often meet each other to study together.

How much does it cost to live in Castelo Branco?

Castelo Branco is really cheap. It has a lot restaurants with good and cheap food.

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

Some people just rent apartments for at least 6 months. There are lots of ads with nice rooms.

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

In this city exists a typical dish. It's called "Carne de Porco à Alentajana". It has pork meat with fried potatoes, pickles and seafood. It's really good.

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What places would you recommend visiting in Castelo Branco?

Docas, and some place around in the mountain.

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Is the nightlife good in Castelo Branco? Where is good to go?

Usually the night starts at As Docas and it goes to Repvblica or Metalúrgica.

Here is a list of some bars that we go.

What advice would you give future students heading to Castelo Branco?

If you have some time and money I advise you to plan a trip to Lisbon (from Castelo Branco it cots about 15€ but it takes 3h by bus).