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Why Lisbon?
It is a challenge not to fall in love with the city of Lisbon. The Portuguese capital has an effortless charm and beautiful, accessible beaches that rival its European competitors. Once you arrive, drinking coffee for just €1 and having a naughty pastel de nata for breakfast, you won’t want to leave. Thanks to its world class restaurants, art spaces, nightlife, bars, and theatres, all sewn into a tapestry of cobbled streets and sea breeze, Lisbon is a strong candidate for one of finest cities on earth.
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"In Lisbon I was working at the University as a sports media intern. I am really enjoying working as it gives me a sense of working within a foreign, professional environment. Even if the job seems hard to find, keep looking as it will be worth it!"
Becca
Year Abroad 19/20
LX Factory
A Hipster’s Mecca. This collection of shops, cafés and restaurants located in reconfigured textiles factory. Get yourselves down here on a sunny weekend and enjoy some cold beers, artisan products and wonderful vibes! Don't miss out on the nearby Village Underground complex either- a grungier option which plays host to some wonderful events.
Feira de Ladra/Mercado de Santa Clara
Every Tuesday & Saturday, located just behind the major train station, is a bargain hunter’s paradise! Watch out for your pockets, keep your eyes peeled and enjoy working your way through the endless collections of bugiganga (loosely translated to ‘bits and bobs’) on offer.
Monte Agudo
The city is ideal for panoramic views thanks to the seaside and layered rooftops. Many head to Miradouro da Graça or the sightlier busier but equally as spectacular: Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. Why not step even further afield and find a real hidden gem? Monte Agudo along with its beautiful little café is a favourite spot for many!
MAAT
The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology is a mammoth example of modern design, beautifully curved and expertly worked into the cityscape and the seaside walk. The quality of the exhibitions is consistently excellent, but quite frankly, the building itself is worth a trip in its own right.
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Accommodation
Principe Real around the Rato metro station is an upmarket and very lovely area. Saldanha/São Sebastião are both located in a quite businessy district but have wonderful transport links and are located to one of the real gems of the city, the Gulbenkian, which isn’t a bad park to have nearby. Penha de França is a good option if you want something off the so-called beaten track, whilst the strip from Arroios down to the highly trendy and happening Anjos and finally Intendente is perfect for those looking for something in the heart of the action.
"I lived in an area called Sao Sebastiao which was really close to where I was working. My office recommended living in halls, as it was very close to my work. It cost 1350 euros/£1152.49. I really enjoyed living there, as I was able to get around the city by walking, metro or bus. It's very close to shops etc. In comparison to a lot of other priced accommodations, I think mine is very cost efficient. I think finding things to do in your spare time is one of the most important parts."
"I am living in a shared apartment with four other students, at a cost of €450, which is on the higher side of Lisbon prices, as I am living very centrally, in Baixa Chiado., and there are other similar services, such as Erasmus Life Lisboa, that also help find apartments."
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Transport
Cycling is sometimes a little challenging due to the hilly structure of the city, but for traversing the long promenade along the coast, there are few things more enjoyable than one of the numerous electric scooters that are dotted intermittently. There are many competitors all at slightly different prices, but zooming along the seafront avoiding tourists and breathing in that sea air is the definition of travelling in style. Try it out, and be careful…
Mobike is a really convenient way to get around the city (as Bologna is relatively small) and costs about 25 cents an hour.
The Lisbon metro is easy to navigate, but it may take a while to get your bearings around the big city. Monthly transport tickets start at €40, with single tickets starting at €1.50. The Lisboa Viva card is also a great choice for students unsure about how much they will use the metro. You top it up with credit and then use it like you would use travel cards in other major cities – the big benefit is that ‘zapping’ fees are slightly cheaper at €1.34.
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Get in touch with one of our ambassadors who have spent an extended period of time in this place. They have great advice!
Becca
General FAQs
Barcelona is mostly a fairly flat city, where it’s always sunny, so getting around by bike is a very good option. Barcelona has its own version of Boris bikes called Bicing. Also apps like Yego where you can rent mopeds all over the city for around 20 cents a minute.
It is also a good option to buy a T-10 card. With this card you will have 10 trips on all public transport, otherwise it’s €2.20 per ride. The metro runs 5am to midnight Sunday to Thursday, till 2am on Friday and 24 hours on Saturday.
Avoid Uber if you can. It’s a very small city, so its very easy to walk places. FreeNow is a reliable taxi service around the city.
