Experience in Valencia, Spain by Irene

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

Live in Valencia is like a dream. Good food, good weather, party, It´s not so expensive, and there are so many traditions. I recommend 100% Valencia. The city is beautiful and there is an amazing beach.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Valencia?

Awesome. Students are always hanging out because the weather is fantastic. My roomie is an Erasmus student and she is in love with VLC.

How much does it cost to live in Valencia?

I pay 200€ every month for an apartment really close to the university and also It´s in a good area. It´s not expensive.

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

No! During the year you can search into the web something like "piso valencia zona universitaria", and you will find a lot of pages. Milanuncios.com is always a solution.

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

The best food in the world. Paella is from Valencia, if you don't know. And if you come here, you will understand that paella with chorizo is a nightmare for valencian people.

My favorite dish is "fideuà", really common here.

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What places would you recommend visiting in Valencia?

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

Yes! In La Malvarrosa you have a lot of restaurants, where you can eat a lot of different rices. Delicious!

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

Of course! Valencian people love party, so the city has an awesome nightlife. Differents kinds of.

What advice would you give future students heading to Valencia?

ENJOY! If you come here, I think that you will never go back to your countries!

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