Erasmus in Burgos

Information and tips for Erasmus students in Burgos

Why should you do your Erasmus in Burgos? This city is the capital of the autonomous community of Castilla y León, in the north of Spain. Burgos is famous for its medieval architecture and its cathedral, which has been declared a World Heritage Site. Burgos is a relatively small city, but perfect to enjoy the Erasmus experience. Next, we tell you the most important things you should know before travelling to Burgos: cost of living, gastronomy, parties, accommodation, etc.

Cost of living in Burgos, Spain

Burgos is a city with an affordable cost of living if we compare it with other large cities in Europe. Most of the students who come to live in Burgos prefer to rent a spare room in a shared flat with other students, so they can share expenses and enjoy the experience with other young people. You can find spare rooms from €250 per month, the average being about €425 per month. You must bear in mind that the prices of the accommodations are variable depending on their characteristics and location.

Living in Burgos you can save a lot of money on public transport since you can walk to most places, but it is also a perfect city for cycling, many students buy one during their stay.

Student life, Erasmus parties and leisure in Burgos

Every year many students come to Burgos, which is why many activities, excursions and parties are organized to meet other young people. Thursdays are usually the days that most university students go out, but there is an atmosphere all weekend long. In the centre are most of the nightlife venues, for example in Las Llanas, to the east of the city's cathedral. You can also find fun places in Las Bernardas or Calle San Juan.

If you feel like doing a relaxed plan, we recommend you visit Parque de la Isla, ideal for taking a walk, running or cycling and enjoying the architectural pieces in the gardens. The Parque de las Fuentes Blancas is the perfect place to surround yourself with nature, where you can relax or play sports. If you want to see wonderful views of the city, you cannot miss the Mirador del Castillo.

Culture and gastronomy in Burgos

Burgos is a city with excellent gastronomy, in fact, in 2013 it was selected as the Spanish capital of gastronomy. In this city, you can eat typical Spanish delicacies such as the famous potato omelette or croquettes of different flavours. But if there is a gastronomic product that represents this city, it is the “morcilla de Burgos”, a sausage made from rice and blood from local Burgos pigs. You will find places where you can enjoy Burgos gastronomy in the bars on Calle San Lorenzo and Calle Herrero.

Culturally, Burgos is famous for its medieval architecture, which you can see in many places in the city, but above all, it is famous for its cathedral, which was declared a World Heritage Site. You also cannot miss the interesting Museum of Human Evolution, where you can learn about both biological and cultural evolution.

Advantages of doing Erasmus in Burgos

• Burgos is a city full of green landscapes. If you like nature you can enjoy it both to relax and to play sports.
• Many students take advantage of their stay in Burgos to visit nearby towns, such as Quintanilla del Agua or Covarrubias, just half an hour away, or Orbaneja del Castillo, less than an hour away.
• Burgos is not a very big city, so you can easily get everywhere by bike or on foot and save money on public transport.

Cheap student accommodation in Burgos

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Frequently asked questions about doing Erasmus in Burgos

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