Erasmus in Cartagena

Information and tips for Erasmus students in Cartagena

Have you ever heard of Cartagena? It is not one of the most well-known destinations in Spain, but every student who comes here ends up falling in love with the city. Why should you do your Erasmus in Cartagena? Cartagena, located in the region of Murcia, is a quiet city, with beaches and mountains. Given its proximity to the sea, its climate is fantastic and, being small, you can walk everywhere. Keep reading if you are thinking of doing your Erasmus in Cartagena to find out about everything the city has to offer you.

Cost of living in Cartagena, Spain

One of the greatest advantages of coming to Cartagena for Erasmus is that it is one of the cheapest cities in Spain. To give you an idea, a student can spend around €450-550 per month with the sum of all expenses.

Most of your budget will go towards renting your accommodation. The most popular option among students is to rent a spare room in a shared flat, which costs around €200-250 per month. Even so, we recommend that you compare all the accommodation options to choose the one that best suits you. From our Erasmus Play platform, we make it easy for you and help you with the search.

As for the other expenses of food, leisure and transport, you will find very affordable prices. Also, being such a university city, Cartagena there are a lot of discounts for students wherever you go.

Student life, Erasmus parties and leisure in Cartagena

Although Cartagena is small, the atmosphere is very lively and full of young people, and you will always find something to do. A very popular area, with a lot of bars, and where all the young people usually meet to go out for a drink is Calle del Aire. To party, some of the clubs that students frequent the most are Goa, 101 and Tántalo.

Apart from partying, in Cartagena, you will find other leisure possibilities that you cannot miss. As the weather is always very good, do not hesitate to go to the beach and stroll through its pleasant port. You can also practise some water sports such as surfing or sailing. If the mountains are more your thing, in Cartagena you can do many hiking trails.

And if you like to travel, you can always go to Murcia, the capital of the region that is only 50 km away, or to La Manga del Mar Menor and discover some of its beaches.

Culture and gastronomy in Cartagena, Spain

If you still do not know anything about Cartagena, here are the places you should visit:

• The Roman theatre
• The National Museum of Underwater Archeology
• The “Cala de la Cortina” beach
• The Center of Interpretation of the History of Cartagena (also called Castillo de la Concepción)
• The Cathedral of Santa María la Vieja
• The Punic Wall.

Another way to fully discover the culture of Cartagena is through its gastronomy. You'll find traditional dishes like Caldero (a rice and fish dish), michirones (a stew made with dried broad beans), salted fish (dried fish) and Asian coffee (coffee with 43 liquor, brandy and condensed milk). We also recommend that you go to "La Uva Jumillana", where you will taste the best Spanish tapas for a very good price.

Advantages of doing the Erasmus in Cartagena

• Cartagena is one of the cheapest cities in Spain.
• Enjoy the sea and good weather throughout the year.
• It is a quiet and welcoming city, without the stress or hustle and bustle of big cities.
• Practice water sports on the beach, such as surfing, diving, and sailing.

Cheap Erasmus accommodation in Cartagena, Spain

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Frequently asked questions about doing Erasmus in Cartagena

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