Experience in Pontevedra, Spain by Roci

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

It is a easy city to walk and visit, cheap and many supermarkets around and shops.
I would recommend it because it is a clean city and there are many tourist around every days, it is safe and friendly people

What is the student lifestyle like in Pontevedra?

It is easy to find whatever you need and you can find place to visit, offers, party, place to have a dinner...

How much does it cost to live in Pontevedra?

Rent a flat is around 350-400€ and a big shop it will be around 30

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

it is a city with many students, so it is easy to find place to stay.
Just check before take it that the bill are included.

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

It is lovely, easy to have lunch or dinner every place cheap and delicious! The typical dish are "tortilla" and "pulpo" even you can have many sea food.

What places would you recommend visiting in Pontevedra?

The city centre and the old part of Pontevedra (lovely) Visit the Santa Maria church, from there you can see all the city, Peregrina, herreria square, ruinas de Santo Domingo,...

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

Yes, it is! As go out to eat as buy your food to being cooked by yourself. Cambalache, San Remo, El tio gilito...

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

Yes, it is! Thursdays are the university night so easy to find students on the pubs and discos. it is in the old part on the town.

What advice would you give future students heading to Pontevedra?

Just enjoy there it is safe and good people living there