Flatshare in Ponferrada

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Ponferrada

The following are some highlights of living in shared flats in this Spanish city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Ponferrada

• You can choose between single spare rooms and shared rooms, which usually cost less.
• You can easily find an apartment in a convenient location for you, in the preferred neighbourhoods of young people, which are the city centre, Villablanca and Santo Tomás de las Ollas.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Ponferrada

• The climate in winter in this Spanish city is cold, but sometimes the apartments are not well insulated. Check which heating system is in place and if its use is included in the rental cost.
• There are no student residences available yet in this city of Castilla y León, so it is not an alternative for accommodation.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Ponferrada

Do you want the whole process of your exchange to Ponferrada to be the best possible? We suggest that you make use of the Erasmus+ apps that are available, with which you will be able to simplify many aspects of mobility. Also, in these apps, you will find information about the city and the university, as well as advice from students from previous years. One of these tips is that you take advantage of your budget to explore the surroundings of Ponferrada and the rest of Spain, being able to easily reach cities like León.

How to meet people in Ponferrada?

The following are some of the ways you have to meet people in this Spanish city, in addition to sharing a flat and connecting with your flatmates:

Student associations in Ponferrada

On the Ponferrada campus of the University of León, there is no association for international students, but the same institution organizes numerous events that you can take part in, including solidarity races, ski trips, different workshops (cooking, survival, conscious sewing, etc.), initiation days to sports such as rugby and Jugger, among others.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Ponferrada

If you find groups of international students, we recommend that you join them. That way you will be able to meet other young people both when you arrive in the city and beforehand. In addition, these Facebook groups usually share the planned activities that you can join.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Ponferrada

Both students on their own and Facebook groups usually create groups on Whatsapp or Telegram to be able to be connected more instantly. Take the opportunity to introduce yourself and to propose plans you want, since it is a simple way to meet young people with similar interests to yours.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Ponferrada

Here are some tips to keep in mind when sharing a flat in this Spanish city:

• If Spanish is not your native language, and you have a local roommate, take the opportunity to practice Spanish! This way, you get to return home speaking more fluently.
• Invest the savings you are going to have on the rental cost to be able to enjoy everything that Ponferrada has to offer, as well as the Bierzo region and nearby cities including León, Lugo, Oviedo, and Valladolid.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Ponferrada