Experience in Ceuta, Spain by Jose Manuel

How do you find living in Ceuta? Do you recommend it? How is it?

Ceuta is phenomenal to live in. I would recommend it to anyone because it's a small city, built between the two last mountains of the Atta mountain range, which face towards the East of the Mediterranean and to the West of the Atlantic. We have a beach 30 meters away from the mountain, with a hot climate, softened by the sea.

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How is student life in Ceuta?

Good and it's going to get better because a new university is opening soon.

How much does it cost to live in Ceuta?

I believe the same as everywhere. On one hand, certain products are more expensive due to importation from the peninsula. However, on the other hand, we have a tax similar to VAT, which is called IPSI but with a much smaller tax rate.

Was it hard to find accommodation in Ceuta? Can you give any advice?

As a general rule, they rent out an illegal flat between several students. However if it isn't for a long say, when they come to examine them, they look for more affordable places, for example the hostel 'La Puntilla'; which for only €12, provides accommodation for travelers 24/7, 365 days a year. Situated in the same port, it's a quiet place surrounded by sea and greenery. It has quality and is almost brand new since 15/02/2013. It has discounts for groups and long stays.

How is the country's food? What are your favorite dishes?

Ceuta is a melting pot of cultures and therefore is also so, of food. The most important and in order are; European, Arabic and Asian; or in other words; Spanish, Moroccan, Hindi and Chinese. My favourite dishes are the Gazpacho, the paella, then the cous-cous and the lamb, the kubat and the spring roll and last of all, the Hindu sweets.

Gazpacho

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Which place do you recommend visiting in Ceuta?

Of course first of all; the two viewpoints and once up there, we can choose Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic (not Moroccan), Roman, Phoenician and Visigoth, etc., remains.

And to eat in Ceuta? Can you name your favourite places?

Bar BENITO for fish and seafood, Chinese and Moroccan restaurants and a tour of the tapas bars in the historical centre.

Which places do you recommend to go out to party in Ceuta?

The fishing village next to the Puerto Deportivo (on weekends).

Any advice that you want to give to future Erasmus students in Ceuta?

Don't doubt it, we await and encourage you and send our regards.

Sincerely: Jose Manuel Juerado Diaz at your disposal.

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