Erasmus in Sabadell

Information and tips for Erasmus students in Sabadell

Why do your Erasmus in Sabadell? Sabadell is a Spanish city that is only 20 minutes by car from Barcelona. Doing your Erasmus in Sabadell means that, you can enjoy its calm and pleasant atmosphere, and get to know the tourist attractions of Barcelona. Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about Sabadell.

Cost of living in Sabadell, Spain

Is it expensive to live in Sabadell? In general, the standard of living in Spain is not too high compared to other European countries. However, in big cities like Madrid or Barcelona, prices are usually a little higher. That is why coming to Sabadell for Erasmus is an ideal option that many students contemplate, since it allows them to be close to the big cities at cheaper prices and enjoy the same opportunities.

Taking into account the rent of the accommodation (spare room in a shared flat), plus the costs of transport, food and leisure activities, a student in Sabadell can spend approximately €800-850 per month. Keep in mind that this price is an estimate and will vary depending on the type of housing and your lifestyle.

Student life, Erasmus parties and leisure in Sabadell

Sabadell is known as the “Catalan Manchester”, as it became the first woollen textile centre in Spain in the 19th century. In the historic centre, there are different interesting buildings, such as the History Museum and the Anthropological Museum. You also cannot miss a visit to the Castle of Can Feu, in romantic style.

If, on the other hand, you want to visit the capital of the region of Catalonia, take advantage and visit places like the Sagrada Familia cathedral, Casa Batlló or Las Ramblas.

As for the party, the best area to go out in Sabadell is the well-known Hermetic Zone, located on the outskirts of the city, and which is full of bars and nightclubs. We also recommend you go out to Barcelona, ​​where there are numerous clubs and pubs for all tastes.

Culture and gastronomy in Sabadell, Spain

In Sabadell, you will never have time to get bored since it has many sports and cultural spaces (cinemas and theatres). For example, going to the Santa Lucía market at Christmas or the “La Bassa” water park when the weather starts to get nice are some of the plans that cannot be missed during your Erasmus stay in Sabadell.

Regarding gastronomy, it should be noted that the cuisine of Sabadell is part of the so-called "Cuina Vallès", a group of restaurants in the Vallés Occidental region (in Barcelona) that promotes the typical products of the territory. The most popular dishes are:

• The "ganxet" beans with sausage.
• The escalivada, which is mainly composed of roasted vegetables such as peppers, aubergines and onions.
• The "calçots", a variety of tender onions, are cooked on the grill and eaten accompanied by romesco sauce.
• The snails.
• Catalan cream, a sweet made from pastry cream and covered with a layer of caramelized sugar.

Advantages of doing the Erasmus in Sabadell

• Take a pleasant walk and enjoy a picnic day in the city's green spaces, such as the Catalonia park or the Can Deu forest.
• Enjoy an afternoon of leisure and shopping.
• Get to know the customs of the Catalan region and learn new languages ​​such as Catalan and Spanish.
• Prices in Sabadell are more affordable compared to other large Spanish cities, such as Barcelona.

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