Experience in Cuenca, Spain by Jose Manuel

What do you think about living in Cuenca? Do you recommend it? What is it like?

Yes. With its great nature, mountains and the river. Very picturesque. Besides, it is cheap and you eat very well there.

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How is the student atmosphere in Cuenca?

Very good.

How much does it cost to live in Cuenca?

500€-600€ per month.

Was is it difficult to find accommodation in Cuenca? Can you give any piece of advice?

No, because it is very easy.

What about national food? What are your favourite dishes?

Everything is delicious and cheap. Typical dishes are morteruelo and ajo arriero. The first one is made up of game and the second one of cod.

Which places do you recommend to visit in Cuenca?

The Museum of Abstract Art, the cathedral, the Museum of Cuenca...

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And for eating out in Cuenca? Can you mention your favourite places?

'Coto de San Juan', 'María Moreno', 'María Mandiles', 'Mangana', 'Bodeguilla de Basilio', 'Romera Bistro'.

What places do you recommend to go out in Cuenca?

Students go out on Thursdays. There's a zone with bars and pubs called 'La Calle', and there are others as 'San Fran' and the zone of the cathedral with very old and very nice pubs.

Do you have any advice you would like to give to future students coming to Cuenca?

Enjoy a lot! Go multi-adventure, swim in the river, drink red wine and cola and Manchegan wine, try resolí, eat traditional dishes, dance a lot, guffaw, and study a lot of course. You can also visit other cities with the high-speed train as Madrid or Valencia.

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