Jose María's Erasmus Experience in Setúbal, Portugal

Why did you choose to go to Setúbal, Portugal?

Because the IPS has international modules, in which you can learn English. The city is close to Lisbon and you can visit the capital very easily, it has good beaches although without a car it is difficult to get to most of them. It has a natural park which you can also visit and many places to eat and drink outside.

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With regards to parties in Setúbal, there are various bars with atmosphere, but they are not nightclubs, they organise plans with Erasmus students during the week and it can be fun, but if you want to go out it is best to go to Lisbon, where you can find everything.

How is student life in Setúbal?

Very good, the people, for the most part, are very friendly, the professors of the international module, and in general, are very helpful and help with anything as do the students.

Would you recommend the city and the University to other students?

Yes.

How is the country's food?

The fish is they best they have, for meat lovers it may be a bit difficult as in general it is nor the best, but there is lots of variety and it is good and cheap.

Was it difficult to find accommodation in Setúbal?

No, we were given the numbers of landlords of both Spanish people and Erasmus people from previous years who recommended flats and areas to look at.

How much does it cost to live in Setúbal?

Between 200 and 240, depending on whether or not bills are included... this is talking about the area close to Louisa Todi, the stadium and the Bonfim park.

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How is the language? Did you attend any courses at university?

Yes, being Spanish it is easy to be understood and to understand. To learn it is best to find courses outside of university, and to practice with people in the area.

What is the cheapest way to get to Setúbal from your city?

Car, having a car here gives you a lot of freedom and you can visit lots more places.

Where would you recommend to go out in Setúbal?

Dose Certa is open every day, on Thursdays there are parties at the university and they organise a lot of things for Erasmus students. The Bar Absurdo is a nightclub with a terrace and older people. The Stichini Bar, Looks and Feel Setúbal are all in the same area. If the weather is good, you can go to a Beach Club in Troia, but if you prefer to go out properly, it is better to go to Lisbon to K Urban Beach Club, LuxFrágil, Barrio Alto, Place, Pink Street and many other places where there are more parties and more people compared to in Setúbal.

And to eat in Setúbal? Can you name your favourite places?

The best hamburger restaurant is the Taberna do Raposo, it's incredible. Also Pizzería Bonfim and Rei do Choco Frito. In the port there are many places with good fish and on the Louisa Todi Avenue there are many very good places to eat.

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Is there any advice you want to give to future students in Setúbal?

The parties which are organised by ESN and the ELL (Erasmus Life Lisboa) are a rip off, entry is free until 1:30/2:00am, but the drinks cost a fortune... 4€ shots... It is best to go out by yourself, although the trips they organise can be profitable.

Travel a lot around Lisbon, Cascáis, Belem and Óbidos... there are a thousand things to see.

Getting together with other Erasmus students is the best thing that you can do, it gives life to your day to day in Setúbal.