Experience in Lisbon, Portugal by Ivica

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

Lisbon is very clean and friendly city with many attractions to see

What is the student lifestyle like in Lisbon?

I'm not sure, I am not student

How much does it cost to live in Lisbon?

Live in Lisbon is much more cheaper then in other European cities and is very popular by people from all around

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

Well, in fact, it's not so easy. It would be recommended to use the Facebook groups (Portugal), or even better to find some real estate agency to find an accomodation. Portuguese people are rarely reply on messages on Facebook, but there is one website that providing the accomodation for students, they are very professional and reply in day or two, with images, information's and everything needed.

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

The food is different, there is a lot of fast food stores, but also, there is a lot of different cuisines from different Countries, including the European and Asian. Traditional Portuguese food is tasty, products are fresh... a lot of fresh fish and meat

What places would you recommend visiting in Lisbon?

There are many places to see, everything depends on interests of each person, but, there are many historical sites, beaches, attractions, clubs... it would take a long to name them all

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

There is couple of restaurants offering the buffet type of eating, you can eat as much as you can for 5-6 Euro. One of them is right at the Santa Justa elevator. Food is tasty and safe to eat

What advice would you give future students heading to Lisbon?

When getting there prepare the accomodation in advance. The crime is very low so you don't have to be afraid for your security. Temperatures at summer are high, with no clouds and rain, so get the bottle of water whenever you go. English is used whenever the tourists are going, but in many places with less student's, it's likely you may have "communication" problems. Anyway, I would recommend the town