Experience in Salamanca, Julia's Spain

How do you find living in Salamanca? Do you recommend it? How is it?

Salamanca is a quintessential university city. The quality of the education is very good and the economy is student friendly.

A lot of partying every day, a lot of offers of accommodation and a lot of tourism.

Additionally, being small, you can walk to all of the sights without having to rely on transport.

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What is student life like in Salamanca?

40% of the inhabitants are students.

There is great diversity in degrees which allows you meet people studying many different subjects.

How much does it cost to live in Salamanca?

Not much. You can live just fine on 500 euros a month.

The rent of the accommodations varies between 150 and 200 euros.

The amenities are cheap and the food as well.

Was it hard to find accommodation in Salamanca? Can you give some advice?

It wasn't hard at all.

There are lots of shared residences and apartments.

How is the country's food? What are your favourite dishes?

Tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelette), paella, cold meats.

What places do you recommend visiting in Salamanca?

The façade of the University of Salamanca, the Universidad Pontificia, the cathedral, the Casa de las Conchas (The House of Shells) and simply wander the streets.

The university of Salamanca

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Salamanca has a beautiful historic centre that seems as if you have gotten lost in the middle of the 18th Century.

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And to eat in Salamanca? Can you tell us your favourite places?

Bambú, Cervantes, Delicatessen.

What places do you recommend for a night out in Salamanca?

• Rock- Bender, charro rock, Pontenkim.
• Reggaeton- Daniels, Bisu, TBO.
• Pop music- Moderno, Puerto de Chus, Barvel.
• Electronic- Khandavia, Submarino, Peters.

Any advice you'd like to give future students in Salamanca?

Go out on Tuesday, it's the new Thursday.

Enjoy and visit the city properly; every corner is magical.