Erasmus Experience in Murcia, Spain by BARLETTA

Why did you choose to go to Murcia, Spain?

Because it was clauser to the sea than Valedolid !

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

I think 400€ with erasmus and 180€ with my region but still now I think it's less

Would you recommend the city and the University of Murcia to other students?

The sience university is far away but now there must be the tram that go there because it was in construction when I was there.. The city is prety cool for the bars and the food!! I think it's a cool place to go because it's not touristic and around there are many awesome places to go with and good autobus conections!

What is the food like?

There are very good tapas in Murcia !!! For the tapas it one of the best place in spain!!!

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Murcia?

I arrived with coach surfing! And then I looked around for a flat and it was prety easy !

How much does it cost to live in Murcia?

200€/month for the flat
a lot in traveling and alcool

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

we had 2 weeks of language training on arrival with the others erasmus
Spanish is clause to french so that wasen't so hard
There is a strong accent in Murcia!

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Murcia from your city?

EsayJet ( Geneve / Alicante ) then their was a bus for about 5€ to Murcia

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Murcia?

in the center

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Murcia?

I don't remember the names

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Mar menor / Calblanque ( beach ) / bagnos thermales de fortuna / montains / Cartagena / Faias de Valencia / Grenade / Fuegos de Alicante..
In Murcia city not much just the church..

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Murcia in the future?

Have fun !