Erasmus Experience in Elvas, Portugal by ana

What is the student lifestyle like in Elvas?

The Agrarian School in ELvas is small and so, verya familiar. It's like the song "where everibidy knows your name".

Would you recommend the city and the University of Elvas to other students?

Yes. Expect a small but very relaxed city. The Agrarian School of Elvas - Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre offers, degrees in Veterinary Nursing, Agriculture and Equine Studies, unique in Portugal.

What is the food like?

Mediterranean, very confort food.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Elvas?

Cheap

How much does it cost to live in Elvas?

Not much. The prices are ok

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

Almost everybody speaks englis and spannish

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Elvas from your city?

By bus, from Lisbon Airport. Very close to the spanninh border

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Elvas?

some places are good, but it depends on what kind of pub you wish

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Elvas?

many, almost all are very good

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Elvas is a Unesco world heritage city