Experience in Tarragona, Spain by Cristina

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

Living in Tarragona is awesome. It's a very small city so you can go everywhere by walking as you enjoy the great wheather. It' also a very historical place where you can learn a lot about ancient civilisations. People here really enjoy the "bar culture" so there's always people outside enjoying a beer or whatever.

What is the student lifestyle like in Tarragona?

As a student in Tarragona you will get to know loads of people as spanish people it's so friendlt and easygoing.

How much does it cost to live in Tarragona?

Life in Tarragona is sheap.

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

In Tarragona there are plenty of accomodations for students and even a students residence where you can stay whith other students. In addition, it isn't expensive at all.

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

You can really eat any food in Tarragona, there's from Mc Donalds to Japannesse food or any other type of food really. But I will suggest to try and eat diferent things that the ones you can find in your country.

What places would you recommend visiting in Tarragona?

I'll recomend visiting the beaches which arr pretty spectacular and what we call "el balco del mediterrani" you will be stunned by the views.

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

You can go to "la Plaça de la Font" qhere there arr lots of reataurants with very good food.

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

Tarragona is more of a ghost town in terms of party. If you go out on Fridays I'll suggest "Totem" and on Thursdays there's usually "festa universitaria" almost in every club.

What advice would you give future students heading to Tarragona?

Just enjoy the ride.