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Portugal - Innovación FP
PORTUGAL



PROS
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Lisbon is a beautiful city and is full of Erasmus participants, so meeting new people is easy.
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Charm, culture, and diversity. You meet people from all over the world.
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The kindness of the people, always willing to help and do their best to make you feel at home.
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There are always tons to do in the city; you'll never get bored.
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The ease of public transportation: elevators, metro, trains, and trams.
CONS
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The accommodation.
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The humidity.
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The quality of life, worse than in Spain.
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Being a large city, you depend on the metro for everything. However, it is very well connected.
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The food is different; in my case, I didn't like it very much.
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At night, it's not advisable to go alone; if you can go with someone, that would be ideal.
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The poor organization of the buses, which run whenever they want.
REGARDING ACCOMMODATION...
"Accommodation in Lisbon is generally old. Some apartments have visible signs of damp, and mosquitoes can be very annoying. It's also expensive for the price."
"It was an average apartment, expensive for what we paid. We had several problems upon arrival (broken bed, mold, elevator...) and the landlady didn't fix them. We felt ignored in this regard."
"It's advisable to do some research on apartments before choosing Lisbon so you don't get caught off guard."
"The apartment was in very good condition, very well equipped, and had a good location, although there were 4 rooms for 8 people and it felt small at times. There was not enough storage space and room in the refrigerator for everyone."
"They found me a brokerage company. It cost me €500 a month for a shared room 20 minutes by metro from the city center. The apartment was quite nice, but living with 8 people was horrible."
"Yes, I had to find accommodation. We had a group with all of us Erasmus students in Lisbon, from all over Spain. Through that group, I asked around and contacted different people to find accommodation."
"The apartment was average, but the people were very friendly."
"A very good apartment, large, well-equipped, and very central."
"The apartment is old, damp, and poorly equipped. It was on the fifth floor without an elevator. I lived with four guys, and although they were nice, older than me, and not students, I thought I'd be living with Erasmus students.
SI VAS A LISBOA, TIENES QUE VISITAR...
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Cascáis, a former fishing village, is a small coastal town located just 30 kilometers from Lisbon.
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Praia da Reinha. Located in the center of Cascais, with direct access from one of the main streets—Rua Frederico de Arouca—and close to the train station, Rainha Beach is a small, secluded stretch of sand nestled between cliffs dotted with houses.
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Quinta da Regaleira and Palacio da Pena in Sintra are a must-see from Lisbon. If you see photos of Quinta da Regaleira, at first glance they may "just" look like beautiful gardens. But don't be fooled. Enter Quinta da Regaleira, whose mysteries make it one of the most attractive visits in Portugal. A labyrinth hidden from view, where every element has a purpose.
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Commerce Square (tram 28), the Graça viewpoint, the Santa Luzia viewpoint, the Santa Catarina viewpoint, the São Jorge viewpoint, the LxFactory, the Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery, the São Jorge Castle, a boat trip along the Tagus River and the Alfama, Baixa, Chiado, and Bairro Alto neighborhoods.
A GOOD PLACE TO EAT / HAVE A DRINKS...
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Crack Kids.
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The Quinta da Abelheira cafeteria, very good service in the center and the food is delicious.
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Infame Restaurant.
TIPS IF YOU GO TO PORTUGAL
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Trust yourself.
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Try to find accommodation and a company on your own before hiring a partner. You need to see what type of accommodation is available in Lisbon.
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First, find out if what you've studied is compatible with the academic standards of the country you're going to, and above all, have enough savings to enjoy your Erasmus experience, since the scholarship they provide, if you're an advanced student, isn't very useful.
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Don't give up at the first opportunity. The first few days are tough, but then everything gets better, and in the end, it's a unique and incredible experience.
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Get the monthly transportation card as soon as you arrive. It's much more cost-effective and includes all types of transportation.
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Go out and meet people to make friends, because that's when the best plans to explore the city are made.
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Bring everything you need from home to save money, including bed linen.
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It's normal to be scared at first, but you'll get used to it. Don't stay home; get out and explore Lisbon, as it's beautiful, as are the surrounding cities. Go to the viewpoints to enjoy magnificent sunsets and enjoy this wonderful experience!