Experience in Guimarães, Portugal by ines

What is it like to live in Guimarães? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

It's a small but amazing city,people are really warm and helpfull,almost everyone speaks english. the winter isn't really that hard it rains sometimes but ist mostly sunny and not that cold.The spring and summer are usually hot with temperatures around 20-40ºC.

What is the student lifestyle like in Guimarães?

we have great partys,and city night life with lots of bars around the historical center,amazing restaurantes,well equipated librabraies. People here often study in cafes ,the weather is good so people are able to enjoy the landscapes and walk around the city without problem.

How much does it cost to live in Guimarães?

Living in guimaraes isn't expensive,with 300/400 hundred euros a month you can have a pretty good life here,we are one of the cheaspest portuguese cities.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Guimarães? Is there any advice you can give?

There's a lot of places near to the university campus and they aren't expensive.The best advice is to look around campus you will find somethings that you like.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

The food is amazing and cheap,you can eat for 10/15 euros in a restaurante.I would advice people to eat francesinha and assado since they are portuguese specialties.

What places would you recommend visiting in Guimarães?

I would recomend the historical center,the castle and palace,the park and the mountain of penha.

Is it good to eat out in Guimarães? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

it's amazing to it out,cervejaria guimarães/forno da vila, Dan's finger food and drinks,deguste,vira bar.

Is the nightlife good in Guimarães? Where is good to go?

yes ,people usually go to the city center before going out to a club.

What advice would you give future students heading to Guimarães?

have fun,enjoy and travel around portugal,don't visit only guimaraes-