Experience in Porto, Portugal by Mafalda

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

Porto is a small but very frenetic city! You can walk to almost every single place and there are a lot of recent public transportation always passing through. The city and its populations have their own way of seeing life and of living it between the large avenues and the tiny streets full of the typical houses of Porto! At night the city center and the riverside gains another life with all its little bars and social places!

I think Porto is a great city to live in, where there is always something to do, where the weather is never too hot or too cold and also because its really near to the beach! And so I would strongly recommend it!

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What is the student lifestyle like in Porto?

In Porto student lifestyle is pretty simple, the houses are not to expensive, there is metro stations almost everywhere, and even more near the faculties, and also a lot of bus connections during night and day. The experience in the actual faculty really depends on which one you choose

How much does it cost to live in Porto?

Porto is not an expensive city, even less for people who come from big European cities.

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

In Porto there are a lot of apartments for students to rent near the faculties areas and also a lot of hostels so I don't think its it too hard to find it.

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

The food is very traditional. Anyone that comes should try: francesinha, tripas, caldo verde, bacalhau, bola de berlim, pastel de nata, etc.

What places would you recommend visiting in Porto?

Clerigos, serralves, casa da musica, Ribeira, the houses of the Porto wine.

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

Yes it is almost anywhere, but try to stay away from the restaurants in the "tourist zones". For francesinha you should go to: Brasão, Fase or Santiago.

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

Yes, you should go to the "Piolho" zone, to the "Galerias de Paris"( both really near to the University building) and to the "Praça da Ribeira".

What advice would you give future students heading to Porto?

Not to worry and just to enjoy it, in general people although are really not scared of saying what they think, they're really nice to everyone and if they can they'll surely help with with whatever you need, so just ask for anything there is absolutely no problem.