Experience in Zaragoza, Spain, by Alejandro

What do you think about Zaragoza as a place to live? Would you recommend it? What's it like?

It's a quiet city, totally recommended for its culture and antiquity. The only bad thing about it is the cold north wind, which is the typical wind from there.

How's the student environment in Zaragoza?

It's quite poor in my opinion, but if you're looking for parties and things to do, you'll soon find them. In fact, there's bars which do Erasmus parties.

How much does it cost to live in Zaragoza?

It depends how much you want to spend. You can live there for 10 euros a week or more, depending on your bills.

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Did you find it difficult to find accommodation in Zaragoza? Do you have any advice?

I'm from there, so no.

What's the country's food like? What are your favourite dishes?

The food is the best, ternasco (lamb) is typical, longaniza (spicy pork sausage), combined dishes, etch. There's a lot of environmental and food-based variety.

What places in Zaragoza do you recommend visiting?

The Aljafería Palace, the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, the centre, the Tubo, Puerto Venecia.

And eating in Granada? Can you list your favourite places?

The bars in the city centre, it depends what you like. El Matarraña, El Bronson. Tommy Mel's, El patio de fran, Bar San Petersburgo, El Tuno, El Tubo district (which have tapas).

What places do you recommend going to for a night out in Zaragoza?

There's few places, Bambú in the Miraflores district, and then Point, Kenbo, Supernova.

Any advice you want to give to future students in Zaragoza?

That despite the weather and wind, it's worth spending some time in Zaragoza.