Experience in Madrid, Spain by Francisco Jose

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

It is a wonderful city to stay in winter and spring because it has a good weather and many parks in which you can spend some time, p. e. play sports. And you have several discos and pubs to hang out at nights. Here, local people ara very kind and handsome. Madrid is a huge but it has also some places I absolutely recommend it. Madrid, appart from being a metropolitan city it has some beautiful villages and historical towns special to visit. You can spend a weekend or maybe one day on visiting that. And it has a wide and safe public transport system to travel in.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Madrid?

It has a variety of activities, maybe a bit stressful but amazing. I think if you play sports or do exercise and eat properly is a healthy one here in Madrid.

How much does it cost to live in Madrid?

It is relatively cheap to live in Madrid. If you have a standard income (1200-1500€) you can live comfortably.

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

I think not. Maybe there are some webs you can consult such trivago, booking.es, B The travel Brand or maybe you prefer to talk by phone with the owner.

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

It is typical spanish, but if you are a vegetarian or just not like spanish omelette you can eat other kind of food from different countries such us indian, japanese or chinese food. There is really plenty of choice.

What places would you recommend visiting in Madrid?

Firstly, I would go to Casa de Campo and board in a famous cable railway and then watch the Almudena cathedral and Orient Square gardens. Also you can take a walk along Sabatini gardens and Madrid Rio. Also, you can visit the Prado museum and Reina Sofia museum and travel by touristic bus along the Castellana avenue. You can visit Atocha and Retiro Park as well.

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

Yes, but not too much. You can go on tapas style or traditional restaurants of the capital. Also, you have Goiko grill and the other habitual companies to eat out.

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

Yes, of course. If you go with the intention of having a nice time and enjoy with your friends it is a perfect place to hang out.

What advice would you give future students heading to Madrid?

Firstly, plan with time the stay and your visit to places. Secondly, I would ask every question I had and try to be polite to local people because surely most of them would be available and helpful if you need.

And try to join a sport club or something similar beacuse it gives you many opportunities and ways to be assisted.