Erasmus in Castellón de la Plana

Information and tips for Erasmus students in Castellón

Are you thinking of doing an Erasmus in Castellón? In this city located in the Valencian Community, you can enjoy the good weather, mountains and nearby beaches. Many students come to Castellón every year, so it has many activities and nightlife. Read on to discover why this Spanish city is perfect for your Erasmus experience.

Cost of living in Castellón, Spain

Castellón is a city with a low cost of living, but it will always depend on your lifestyle and expenses. The rental price depends on the area and the characteristics of the accommodation. Many students choose to rent a spare room in a shared flat with other students since, in addition to being cheaper, they share the experience with other young people. You can find spare rooms for €160 per month.

Castellón is a city where you can get everywhere on foot, so you can save money on transportation, but you can also get around by bicycle and buy monthly or annual bike passes. If you like eating out, you can find menus between €10 and €15 per person. You can find bars and cafés with affordable prices in the Jaume I University area.

Student life, Erasmus parties and leisure in Castellón

Castellón is a city where there are many different atmospheres as students come from different places. As it has an excellent climate, any day is perfect to sit on the terrace for a drink, many students take the opportunity to relax in the bars near the university. At night, we recommend you start at the bars in Plaza Santa Clara, located in the centre. Then you can move to one of the pubs, all in the centre, less than 5 minutes away. Many students go out on Thursdays, but there is a good atmosphere all weekend.

During March the celebrations of La Magdalena are celebrated in the city. Take the opportunity to go to different streets to enjoy live music or see the fireworks displays. If you like nature, this city is perfect for you. 20 minutes away is Benicassim, where you can go hiking in the Desert of Las Palmas or climb Las Agujas, or also enjoy its beautiful beaches or do the Vía Verde walking by bicycle.

Culture and gastronomy in Castellón

In this area one of the most famous dishes is Paella Valenciana, you cannot miss this wonderful rice typical of the area. You can also try other varieties with local products, for that we recommend you go to the port of Grao de Castellón where you have excellent rice dishes and “fideuas”. A typical snack in the area is “horchata” with “fartons”, which can be found in most cafés in the city. Horchata is a drink made from tiger nuts and fartons are elongated sweet doughs that are dipped in horchata.

As a cultural visit, we recommend you go to the Contemporary Art Space of Castellón, or the Planetarium, located in the Grao, where you can see exhibitions on science and astronomy. In many places in the city, you can find colourful sculptures by the famous artist Juan Ripollés.

Advantages of doing Erasmus in Castellón, Spain

• In Castellón, you can find beautiful towns to visit, such as Morella, one of the most beautiful towns in Spain.
• The capital of the Valencian Community is only one hour away by train. In Valencia, you can visit the famous City of Arts and Sciences.
• In this city you can enjoy the tranquillity without getting bored, you will live in a quiet place with many plans, nightlife and a short time from the beach and the mountains.

Cheap student accommodation in Castellón

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Frequently asked questions about doing Erasmus in Castellón

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