Flatshare in Covilha

Keep in mind that many young people who move to this city to study choose to live with flatmates in shared apartments, as it can make their mobility affordable and fun.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Covilha

We advise you of some pros and cons of living in a shared flat in the Portuguese city so that you consider them when choosing your accommodation:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Covilha

• The spare rooms can have a private bathroom or a balcony, although this usually raises the price.
• You get to choose spare rooms that are part of private shared apartments, university residences or private residences.
• You will find accommodation in a convenient location for you. Keep in mind that the preferred neighbourhoods by young people are the centre of Covilha, Santa María and Bairro da Biquinha.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Covilha

• In some cases, bedding is not available, so you will have to bring your own from home or buy it as soon as you arrive in the city.
• Sometimes the cheapest apartments are far from the centre and the most frequented leisure places. Which means you have to constantly go up and down the slope.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Covilha

Erasmus+ apps help make your exchange the best it can be, from the beginning to the end. In these apps, you will find services and benefits you can take advantage of and read about useful information for the procedures you must undertake. Likewise, you can read advice from students who have lived in Covilha at some point, such as taking advantage of your stay to explore the natural surroundings nearby, such as the magnificent Sierra de la Estrella.

How to meet people in Covilha?

Are you afraid of arriving in a new city where you don't know anyone and feeling lonely? Don't worry, there are several ways you can meet people in this Portuguese city, some of them being the following:

Student associations in Covilha

You can join the Erasmus Student Network of this city, the ESN Covilhã. With this association, you get to meet other young internationals studying in this Portuguese city while enjoying numerous fun activities and events.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Covilha

We suggest you join the ESN Covilhã group, where you can see the calendar with all the activities that are planned during the year. To give you an idea about it, some of these activities include sports tournaments such as soccer or volleyball, excursions and affordable trips to places like Monsanto, Belmonte or Salamanca, language exchanges, picnics and even theme parties.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Covilha

Most likely, you will find groups on Whatsapp or Telegram where you can be in more direct contact with other young people and find out about all the organized activities. Also, take the opportunity to propose plans that you want to do!

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Covilha

We give you some tips to keep in mind when living in shared flats in this Portuguese city:

• Be careful, because in Covilha there are many ups and downs, as it's on a hillside. Check whether the apartment you choose entails an arduous journey to get there, or if it is rather a simple walk from one place to another.
• The Universidade da Beira Interior has its buildings scattered around different areas of Covilha, so you should identify where the college you are going to go to is located before choosing accommodation with a convenient location.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Covilha