Experience in Granada, Spain, by Juan
What's it like to live in Granada? Would you recommend it? What's the city like?
It's a good city to live in. It has everything you could ever need. Anyone who visits Granada will fall in love with it. The only inconvenience I can think of is the weak travel links to other cities and that the airport doesn't have many connections either.
What's the student lifestyle like in Granada?
It's the best university city. There are bars, pubs, clubs for all types of tastes and make sure to take note of the atmosphere in the streets, terraces, etc.
How much is it to live in Granada?
It's a cheap city.
Was it difficult to find your accommodation in Granada?
No, you can look on the website UGR to find the university residences or colleges. In terms of the flats, the only way in finding out the best places is to walk through the streets and look at posters in the university departments, including on the lampposts outside.
What's the food like in Granada? What are your favourite dishes?
Granada has a lot to offer food-wise. The best is the tapas, for around €2 more or less you, can have a small beer or drink as well as a tapas plate, and depending on the place you go to it could be quite big.
What places would you recommend visiting in Granada?
The Alhambra, the Mirador de San Nicolas (a viewpoint), San Miguel, the Cathedral, lose yourself in the Albayzín...
Is it good to eat out in Granada? Can you tell us your favourite spots?
I have already said about Granada's food. The only thing to do is go and try different places.
Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Granada?
Depending on the taste of each person, it's best to go and find out more yourself. Mae-West, Camborio, Campus, pubs such as Sonora, Escándalo, Chupitería 69, etc.
What advice would you give future students heading to Granada?
Come to Granada without doubting your choice, not even once. They will not regret it!
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