Erasmus Experience in Estoril, Portugal by Marinela

Why did you choose to go to Estoril, Portugal?

I choose to study in Portugal because is an alternative option and has so many interesting places to explore and is located next to Atlantic ocean!! I choosed the city of estoril because I wanted to be next to the capital which is 25 km away. To begin with, estoril is a quiet city where a lot of rich people live there. Is a picturesque place with a beautiful beach and nice people. But in my case, going there as an Erasmus student I would like a place that I could do everyday different activities and it would be convienient to my budget, so I choosed to live in Lisbon near the trainstation. That was the best option I did , cause I combine a good lifestyle full of Erasmus students and also the ability to go to the university and join the lessons. Transportation between estoril and Lisbon is about 4.30 roundtrip,this should be considered!!Lisbon is one of the best Erasmus cities you could choose and I recoment it for all of those who have any doubts!!Rents are cheap and lifestyle too!!Lisbon combines everything a good city should have: cultural city , full of life (day and night) , comfortable means of transportation, many beautiful landscapes.Estoril is being a part of lisbon’s region is also very beautiful but recoment Lisbon centr more than estoril. 

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

6 months.I receive 450 per month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Estoril?

Quiet. Ofcourse there must be some house parties but it has no comparison with lisbons'lifestyle

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

Yes if they can rent in lisbon :P

What is the food like?

The food is good.Many good restaurants. (LISBOA is cheaper)

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Estoril?

As i said i rented to lisbon through uniplaces and it cost me 60 euros, but it worth it cause i a m satisfied with the accomondation.

How much does it cost to live in Estoril?

If you got a cheap rent 450 per month are enough for all your major expenses.

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

Portugese lessons usually are being held before the beggining of the lesson.

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

plane

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

I don't know. I live in libon :P

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

the indian to cascais.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Sintra-porto-nazare beaches-coimbra-aveiro

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Estoril in the future?

First look for options to stay in lisbon if you want to live a good erasmus experience. But in case you wanna be in estoril close to university, no problem cause you can handle your expenses and in weekends you can go to friends that live in lisbon.