Experience in Murcia, Spain, by María

What's it like to live in Murcia? Would you recommend it? What's the city like?

I have lived in Murcia for two years and I am totally in love with the city. It's pretty, the weather is great (although sometimes it gets too hot) and it is made for living the university lifestyle: bars, plazas and places to party in abundance! I would very much recommend this city.

What's the student lifestyle like in Murcia?

There are students round every corner, and the bars and terraces are always full. Less so on Mondays, but you can always go on a night out because there is always something open. Tell me, what's better than life as a student?

How much does it cost to live in Murcia?

It's not expensive, renting a flat right in the middle of the city costs around €200 at most, and life in general can be cheap too if you know where to go.

Was it difficult to find your accommodation in Murcia?

Generally if you look for a flat well there are many good options in the centre, but undoubtedly you must be quick because they disappear fast as there are so many students in Murcia looking for accommodation just like you...

What's the food like in Murcia? What are your favourite dishes?

Spain is the best place to eat food from around the world: meat, fish, pasta, vegetables, salad, sweets. There are specialties in every kind of food.

In Murcia it's popular to eat crisps with lemon juice and a bit of pepper. Also they have paparajotes, which are leaves from a lemon tree coated in batter, and little empanadas filled with Russian salad (one of the best delicacies! ).

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What places would you recommend visiting in Murcia?

It's very pretty to walk through, and there are many beautiful spots: the Cathedral and its respective plaza, Calle Platería, La Merced Plaza, Santo Domingo Plaza, Fofó Park...

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

My favourite places are: "Madre de Dios", a bar called "Las Tablas", "El Chapas"... and if I say I'm going for a beer, there is no doubt that I'm going to "La Playa", where you can get two small beers for €1.

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

There are endless places to go on a night out in Murcia: "Luminata Bar", "REM", "Badulake" (an Erasmus special), "La Decana", "Parabarap"... and my favourite? "Luminata Disco", there are no two ways about it.

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

To make the absolute most of the city, see everything, enjoy the sun, few cities are like this. The university life is there to be enjoyed!

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