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.

Valencia is the third largest city in Spain, and it is growing and modernizing by leaps, quickly becoming one of the main destinations for foreign and Spanish students. In addition, it is an essential tourist destination to visit in Spain thanks to the great cultural offer it offers.

Location: It will only take a few hours to get to any of the main cities in Spain: Madrid, Barcelona or Andalusia. Being small you can go from one point to another by foot or bus. And, if you like the beach, you will have it very close, since the coast of Valencia is made up of 7 beaches.

Price: Valencia has everything you need from a big city at a much lower price. The cost of living is very low: both renting a room or an apartment and food will be much cheaper than in other large Spanish cities.

Cultural events: In Valencia, they are very fanatical about festivals and cultural events. An example of this is the Fallas or the Tomatina. During the Fallas, an exhibition of artistic figures is formed through the streets that end up being burned in a spectacular way.

Cosmopolitan city: Thanks to the City of Arts and Sciences, where the largest Oceanographic in Europe and the Reina Sofía Palace of Arts are located, you can enjoy musicals and operas. You won't have time to get bored in this city.

Living in such a large and cosmopolitan city also has its drawbacks, a smaller and quieter city may be better suited to your needs:

Noise: Valencia is a noisy city, especially if you live in the center, there are many bars and clubs, and the nightlife is very active.

Quality of the housing: As a general rule, the rental flats in Valencia are quite old. This is not the case in all cases and it also depends on the price.

Parties: This is positive if you are looking to integrate into life in Valencia and enjoy the nightlife. If you prefer tranquility, the city during the Fallas season fills up and tranquility is conspicuous by its absence. The streets are closed and traffic jams and noise are the order of the day.

Safety: The city is normally safe, however, there are areas that should be avoided at night.

Valencia is warm, fun, has a coast and has many of the advantages of big cities at a cheaper price. If you are looking for a big city with a low budget, maybe this is your ideal city.