Flatshare in Almería

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Almería

The following are some of the most relevant pros and cons of living in shared flats in this Spanish city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Almería

• This type of accommodation is cheaper than a full apartment, so you will have more of your budget to explore Almeria and its surroundings, remember that it has more than 200 km of beaches to enjoy! Also, you cannot leave without visiting the Tabernas Desert.
• You get to choose between accommodations near the university and others near the most popular places of interest, with a good connection to the institution. Keep in mind that some neighbourhoods preferred by young people to live in are Zapillo, the historic centre of the city, and Nueva Almería.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Almería

• Some flats have old furniture or may not be modern and not well insulated.
• There is a possibility that the flat will be shared with the owner, which will change a lot compared to if they are all students.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Almería

Do you want the planning and experience of your exchange in Almería to be the best possible? We suggest you download the apps for Erasmus+ that will allow you to access a large amount of relevant information for your mobility, including data about the city and advice from previous students. For example, young people insist that you try the local gastronomy as much as possible, which includes tapas and other traditional dishes such as Olla de trigo, ajoblanco, paprika broth, porridge and gurullos with rabbit.

How to meet people in Almería?

In addition to sharing an apartment and connecting with your flatmates, we suggest you consider some of the following alternatives to meet people in this Spanish city:

Student associations in Almería

At the University of Almería, you have the possibility of joining the ESN Almería, an association for international students that will allow you to be part of many fun activities in which you will be able to connect with other young people who are there on an exchange.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Almería

There are different groups created on this platform that you can join to connect with people, such as the so-called "Erasmus Almería Oficial". We also suggest you join the general group of ESN Almería and the one that includes the period in which you are going to be in the city, such as the so-called "ESN ERASMUS ALMERÍA 2022-2023".

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Almería

Normally, students, associations and Facebook groups create several Whatsapp groups for direct connection between them. Take the opportunity to join plans spontaneously and propose the ones you want to do.

Tips for sharing a student flat in Almería

We share some recommendations for you to consider when living in a shared flat:

• It is true that in Almería the weather is usually quite warm and not very cold in winter, which is a great advantage to enjoying outdoor plans. However, remember that this is a windy city, so you should leave the windows of the apartment closed to prevent dust from entering.
• If you want to be close to the restaurant area preferred by students, you can search in the 4 streets area. They are not literally 4 streets, but an area full of tapas bars.
• If you are in the city during the Feria de Almería, you will surely have a great time with your friends and flatmates enjoying the different activities!

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Almería