Living in Spain is one of those things that you have to do at least once in your life, and doing it while you study is an unbeatable opportunity. There are so many cities and universities in Spain, all of them with a great university environment, so it is difficult to know which one best suits our needs. We offer you a guide with the advantages and disadvantages of each city, so that you can decide the best place for you to study in Spain.

Salamanca is well-known in Spain for being a university city since many people choose this city to study and the streets are full of students. The experience of studying for a university degree here is unique and nobody wants to miss it.

Price: A great advantage in this city is the cost of living. Living in Salamanca can be very cheap, especially if you live in a student flat. You can also take advantage of the tapas in the bars of the city or the good price in the night clubs and bars.

Distances: This city is small and can be easily explored on foot, which is an advantage since you can save time and money on transportation. In addition, it is the perfect excuse to walk around and enjoy the beautiful views that this city offers.

Education: The University of Salamanca was founded in 1218 and is wonderfully preserved. It is an icon in the city and it is very spectacular, full of decorations and symbolism.

Atmosphere: Being a city made up mainly of university students, the streets brim with a youthful atmosphere and parties and festivities continually arise for the entire student community. For example, University New Year's Eve is the most famous university festivity in Spain, and is celebrated in the Plaza Mayor. Students from all over Spain travel to Salamanca on these dates.

Like all cities, Salamanca also has some disadvantages when it comes to living and studying there:

Size: Just as the small size of the city has advantages, it also has disadvantages. Some may notice the lack of anonymity, as almost everyone knows each other there.

Culture: Culturally, it does not have much to offer since many of its museums have been closed and the few that remain are underused.

Opportunities: One of the reasons why students leave Salamanca after studying the degree is due to the lack of opportunities. Being smaller, there is a shortage of companies.

Communication: Salamanca is not as well connected with the rest of the cities in Spain as other cities, mainly with Madrid, which is the capital. There is no AVE, therefore, to get around you have to use the bus, which is much slower.

Salamanca is a different city, full of charm and incomparable with the rest of the cities in Spain. If you love small towns and are looking for a cozy place to study, this may be your ideal city