Experience in Lisbon, Portugal by Ines

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

Lisbon is a busy city. There is a lot going on at the same time, lots of events, parties, lots of people. It also has the great advantage of being very connected to the sea, having beautiful gardens and parks spread throughout the city and monuments such as the Tower of Bethlehem, the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos.

A very positive point of Lisbon is the fact that most people speak English. And the vast majority of Portuguese understand other languages as well. There is also an atmosphere of coexistence between different cultures and religions.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Lisbon?

As a student, it is easy to make friends of various nationalities because Lisbon is a liberal capital that openly accepts all cultures and religions. People talk openly with everyone, and you will always have someone available to help you set things up. Portuguese students like to socialize and party, so there are always lots of parties, even in school time.

How much does it cost to live in Lisbon?

Lisbon is not a very cheap capital (like Prague for example), but it is also not very expensive (like Paris). It has an average cost of living. To rent a house walks around 700 to 800 euros per month. For lunch and dinner prices vary, but in traditional Portuguese restaurants (where you eat very well) the price is low (around 8 to 10 euros).

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

Lisbon is known for its fantastic gastronomy. We are very connected to the sea and therefore, the great majority of the dishes takes fish, namely cod. You also have to taste the famous pastéis de Belém and the best chocolate cake in the world (Portuguese recipe). We have a varied number of convent and traditional sweets.

What places would you recommend visiting in Lisbon?

The castle of São Jorge, all the viewpoints of Lisbon with a great view over the city, the Botanical Garden of Lisbon, the Tower of Belém, walk through the streets of Alfama and Baixa do Chiado, the Pena palace in Sintra, Parque Eduardo VII, Terreiro do Paço one of the most beautiful areas of Lisbon...

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

Mercado da Ribeira.

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