Some ideas on Granada, Spain by Madalin

Why did you choose to go to Granada, Spain?

Simply, I can affirm that Granada is a magic city. I selected Granada because I wanted a place that could be the expression of intercultural. I knew before the decision that Granada is in top of the received Erasmus students and also that the city is wonderful.

How long is the scholarship?

5 months.

What is the student lifestyle like in Granada?

You have many possibilities, so, no matter what are your preferences, Granada will be able to satisfy them while you are here.

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

Sure.

What is the food like?

Great.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Granada?

Well, I found very fast accommodation in Granada through the interaction with the ones from Room Granada.

How much does it cost to live in Granada?

It depends on your lifestyle. Maybe around 650 euros/month.

Is the language easy to get to grip with? Are there language courses available in the University?

There are language courses facilitated through university, where exchange students have different discounts.

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

Plane to Malaga, then bus to Granada from Malaga Airport.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Alhambra is the most known. But the city is the definition of multiculturality. Check WikiTravel, and you will find some useful recommendations that cannot be missed.

Is there any other advice that you could give to future students who are going to Granada?

Check the surroundings. There are some special sightseeings (if you like the mountain, Sierra Nevada is a place you should visit). Also, make sure that you travel in different cities of Andalusia.

If you need more information my Instagram account contains lots of photos from Granada instagram.com/madalinblidaru.

*image from Parque Garcia Lorca (by Madalin C. Blidaru)