FAQ Erasmus
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- Where can I find accommodation in Granada?
- What can I eat in Granada?
- What are the supermarkets like?
- What if I need medical care in Granada?
- How can I buy bus passes in Granada?
- What can I do in my spare time?
- Going to the cinema in Granada
- How can I hire a car in Granada?
- I want to try the Arab Baths
- Where can I go swimming in Granada?
- How do I get to the beach?
- I want to do sports in Granada
- How do I go to Sierra Nevada?
- How can I get a mobile phone in Granada?
Where can I find accommodation in Granada?
Before you arrive, you can register in ERASBOOK, the Erasmus social network in Granada. You can also subscribe to Facebook groups, like Amistad Andalucía or Erasmus in Granada, where you will find advertisements for apartments and shared flats. This is an initial way to get in touch and arrive in Granada with a few addresses. One good solution when you arrive is to go to the university faculties where you''ll find the walls full of advertisements of rooms for rent and shared flats. You will also find advertisements everywhere in the city: at bus stops, on the walls of buildings and so forth. It won''t take you long to find a flat. You can visit 6-7 flats in one day and then decide which one you prefer. Rent varies from €150 to €300 a month, property owners'' association fees not included. The average rent is €200 and €30 for the association fees. Normally, flats are shared among 3-6 students. This is very useful for practicing your Spanish and making friends. You can also find student housing. This is the most expensive solution. The price is €500-€700 a month and includes meals, cleaning and laundry.
The City Hall manages the Fernando de los Ríos student housing via the GEGSA company.
www.residenciafernandodelosrios.com
The University of Granada (UGR) also has Halls of Residence
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What can I eat in Granada?
Eating out in Granada is very inexpensive. In fact, you can have tapas and a drink for as little as €2. Tapa routes to a large variety of delicious options are indicated throughout the city. Ask for a Tapas in Granada guide in the City Tourist Information Office. Cerca de las facultadess, puedes encontrar comedores. Menus cost €3. They are open from 13:00 to 15:30. There is a cafeteria in the Faculty of Social Work where you can eat individual dishes for €3.50 and delicious set menus for €4. Another option is to cook at home. All flats are equipped with a kitchen and food is not expensive.
You might be interested in the Tapas Fair organised by the City Council Tourist Department every year since 2010. It is highly successful and a great place to indulge. The fair is held on the long weekend of 19 March.
What are the supermarkets like?
Some supermarkets are more expensive than others. The most inexpensive ones for students are Dani, Eroski, Covirán, Mercadona and Día. They are open Monday to Saturday, from 09:15 to 21:15 Opencor is more expensive but it is open every day of the week. They are the only establishment open on Sunday together with the Covirán on calle Elvira. You will also find small Chinese grocery shops throughout the city. They are usually open every day and have all the essentials (food, household and personal care products, and so forth)
What if I need medical care in Granada?
You will need a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or a European Health Certificate. The card is individual and certifies the holder''s entitlement to receive the necessary care during a temporary stay in an EU member country. You will receive medical care by presenting the card at the out-patient clinics and health centres nearest to your place of residence. We recommend registering at the health centre first so they will assign you a doctor.
How can I buy bus passes in Granada?
There are several types of bus passes that you buy directly from the driver. The passes cost €5 (6 rides), €10 (13 rides), €20 (27 rides). They are not made out to the bearer and can be topped up. A university student bus pass costs €5 for 10 rides and €38 for a monthly pass with unlimited rides for 30 days. Buses cost €1.20 without a pass. We recommend finding a flat close to your faculty so you won''t have to travel across the city.
Types of bus passes:
- Bono bus (Bus pass)
To purchase this type of pass you need to leave a €2 deposit for the prepaid, rechargeable card. You can apply for it on the bus and share it with others.
Top-ups cost €5 (8 rides), €10 (13 rides) and €20 (27 rides).
- Bono bus joven (Youth bus pass)
To purchase this type of pass you must be 12-25 years old and registered as a resident of the city of Granada.
This bus pass is non-transferable. Top-ups cost €5 for 8 rides.
To apply for it, you need to go to
Casa de la Juventud
Calle Verónica de la Magdalena 23, 2ª planta
Telephone 958222053
*These are the City Council''s decentralised offices
- Bono bus UGR (Granada University bus pass)
To purchase this type of pass you must be enrolled in the UGR for the current academic year, be under age 25 and reside outside the city of Granada.
This bus pass is non-transferable. Top-ups cost €5 for 8 rides.
It can take several months to be issued.
You can apply for it via identified access on the university''s website
What can I do in my spare time?
If you reside in Granada for more than three months, you can apply for a resident''s card that gives you free admission to the Alhambra on Sundays. To apply for this card you will need to open an account at a bank and then go to the immigration office. If you do not want or cannot apply for a resident''s card, you can also visit the Alhambra with a European Youth Card. The card also gives you discounts for other monuments, shopping in some shops, other services and transport. If you don''t have the card yet, go to the Instituto Andaluz de la Juventud, complete a form and pay the fee. Alternatively, you can ask for it in the offices of banks belonging to the Cajas de Ahorros Andaluzas network (CajaSur, CajaSol Unicaja, Caja Granada and Caja de Jaén). Some monuments also offer discounts to holders of a student''s card.
Going to the cinema in Granada
The price of tickets varies, depending on the cinema. Tickets to the cinema in Plaza de Gracia cost €4.50 for students, whereas the cinema in the Centro Comercial Neptuno shopping centre cost €6. Wednesdays are spectator''s day, when tickets cost €3.50 in Plaza de Gracia and €4.50 in the Neptuno cinema.
How can I hire a car in Granada?
Erasmus students have no problem hiring a car. You''ll only be asked for your driving licence. Some car rental agencies charge €20 more if you are under age 25.
I want to try the Arab Baths
Your Erasmus Student Card will give you admission to the Arab Baths at a good price. You can go to the baths and have a 15 minute massage for €21.
Where can I go swimming in Granada?
The city boasts several swimming pools that are open almost all day from Monday to Friday The average price is €5.
How do I get to the beach?
If you''re interested in spending a day at the beach, you''re in luck. Several buses travel from the city to Salobreña, Almuñécar and other towns along the coast. The price of the tickets depends on the distance. A round trip to the nearest beach is around €10 and to the one farthest away, €15. www.alsa.es
I want to do sports in Granada
The city boasts many gyms at reasonable prices. You can also exercise in some of the parks. The university offers sports activities to its students, including international students.
How do I go to Sierra Nevada?
You can go by car or by bus. Buses to Sierra Nevada depart from the bus station. In summer, during the low season, there is only one bus that leaves at 09:00 and another that returns at 17:00
During the ski season, buses go up and down more frequently. You can buy same day tickets at the bus station.
University students can also enjoy the El Subidón (SnowUp) promotion. It includes two to five-day lift tickets (forfaits), ski hire and a short ski or snowboard course for beginners or experts. Further information at www.elsubidon.es
The ski resort is managed by Cetursa www.cetursa.es
How can I get a mobile phone in Granada?
To get a mobile phone you will need to show your passport or identity card.