Sara's Experience in Málaga, Spain

What do you think about living in Málaga? Would you recommend it? How is it

Truthfully, Málaga has a very good atmosphere, there are lots of shopping centres, bars and hospitals.

Malaga, Spain

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How is the student life?

There is sufficient student life, but from what I've found, there are other cities in Andalusia, like Granada, which have more.

Students in Malaga

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How much does it cost to live in Málaga?

The properties in the centre are very expensive, in the Teatinos district which is the university area, the prices are cheaper and if you go to the outskirts of the city they are even lower.

The university

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How difficult was it to find a flat in Málaga? Can you give any advice?

Not very difficult, there were lots of flats and rooms. But not all of them were in a good condition, you just have to get lucky. Honestly, it is best to go to an estate agent because they no longer make you pay extra fees.

How did you enjoy the country's food? What are your favourite dishes?

I am Andalucian so I can't say anything bad hahaha! Here in Málaga there's food for everyone. But for those coming on Erasmus you should taste our traditional dishes: gazpacho, flamenquines, tortilla de patatas.

Gazpacho

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Or better yet, go into the city centre and get some tapas.

Where would you recommend people visit in Málaga?

The museums, the Alcazaba fortress, the old town, the Baños del Carmen, the nature reserve El Torcal de Antequera and the seafront in the nearby towns of Rincón de la Victoria and El Palo.

The old town

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What about eating out in Málaga? Can you name some of your favourite places?

Any bar or restaurant in the city centre.

Where would you recommend going out partying in Málaga?

The city centre, the university area, Torremolinos or Benalmádena.

There are loads of places to go out in Malaga

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Is there any advice you'd like to give future students in Málaga?

Look for a good group of friends, here in Málaga everyone is very open and so you won't have any difficulty finding people to do things with.