Experience in Porto, Portugal by fatine

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

it's calm , cheap nice city , good houses for students , good parties , nice people , but it's raining too much the whole year almost ( well since 10 months i am here

What is the student lifestyle like in Porto?

it's a student's city

How much does it cost to live in Porto?

700 euro is very enough to live and enjoy life and go out very often

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

nop , just use this site , i changed house 3 times and each time it was nice to fidn a house

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

pastel de anta , best sweets ever

What places would you recommend visiting in Porto?

gaia ,
matousihnos ,
and of course galaries , megal bombarda , river side , the city is small but nice and homy

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

for lunch : galaria de paris , mexican resturant , comem ca
for cakes , : galaria de paris , megal bombarda mall and moustach
for dinner : ali baba , subway
for tea : Costa caffe , rota de cha , casa de cha

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

just follow ESN lead , they have parties everyweek

What advice would you give future students heading to Porto?

don't come in winter , come in summer season