Flatshare in Estoril

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Estoril

Here are some of the highlights of life in shared flats in this Portuguese city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Estoril

• You can choose between single and shared rooms, which generally have a lower cost. You can also choose rooms that are part of private shared flats or student residences.
• This type of accommodation usually has a lower rental cost, so you can take advantage of that extra in your budget to visit more nearby cities, including Cascais, Lisbon, Sintra and Belém.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Estoril

• In some cases the cost of services is included up to a certain amount, but if the consumption exceeds that, they will have to divide the extra among all those who live in the flat.
• You will have to reach an agreement with your colleagues about the use of air conditioning in summer, so everyone is on the same page.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Estoril

There are several apps for Erasmus+ where you will be able to find relevant information and instructions for different aspects of the exchange, both in planning and in living it. Some of this information is provided by students who have been there in previous years, who give advice and recommendations on life in the city. For example, young people advise that you take advantage of the Portuguese courses that universities sometimes offer to learn a bit of the local language and delve even deeper into the country's culture.

How to meet people in Estoril

In this section, we tell you about some of the ways you have to meet people once you arrive in the city. However, you can also use them before arriving in Estoril, to connect with other students beforehand.

Student associations in Estoril

Being so close to Lisbon, you can join different associations for international students in the Portuguese capital, enjoying all the activities and plans they organize. For example, you can join ESN Lisbon or Erasmus Life Lisbon, and also meet students who are in the capital to widen your circle of friends.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Estoril

Regarding these groups, we recommend that you look for those that correspond to student associations since, in them, you can see the calendar with the different activities that you can join. That way you will be able to organize yourself well to get to Lisbon and enjoy everything organized.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Estoril

The most common thing is for students to create groups with each other in this app, so they can be connected more directly. You will surely find links to them on Facebook pages or when you come into contact with students in different associations.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Estoril

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

• If you like to go to the beach a lot, try not to fill the house with sand when you return! You can assign a space to leave your beach gadgets (such as an umbrella, shovels, balls, etc.) so that you do not bring in the dirt.
• You have to know that the most chosen neighbourhoods by students to live in are the centre of Estoril, Galiza, Monte Estoril and São Pedro do Estoril. Surely you will find accommodation in one of them.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Estoril