Complete guide to living an Erasmus in Sevilla

Oh my goodness, you've done it so well. So you've managed to go on Erasmus, but not only that, you're doing it by going to Seville. Olé.

Well, I'm assuming you've done it and that you've jumped right in. If you have the opportunity, what are you waiting for? Get your place and enjoy one of the best experiences of your life.

Whether you already have your place or are just thinking about it, let us help you. Join us on our tour of Seville, where we'll give you all the tips you need to have the best Erasmus you can imagine.

Guide to studying and living as an Erasmus student in Seville

Studying isn't all about it. With us, you'll get to know a little about the city of Seville, its culture, cuisine, and atmosphere. Everything you need to make the decision to come and make the most of every day you spend in Seville.

Why choose Seville for your Erasmus program?

I'll try to summarize it as much as I can so you don't spend half your time here reading, but it's really going to be very difficult for me, because Seville isn't even halfway normal.

Seville has a more than affordable cost of living. It's a great city—let no one forget that we're talking about the capital of Andalusia—and its style and quality of life demonstrate this, but its prices aren't the exorbitant ones you might imagine for a renowned city.

And now that I've mentioned the quality of life, it's very good to live here. The sum of all the elements we'll be discussing makes Seville a true paradise to live in, whatever your profile; from student to retiree, to digital nomad. It doesn't matter, you'll feel at home here from the first second.

The history and culture of Seville are one of its greatest gems. And if you're a restless mind who seeks culture and history like a mouse seeks cheese, you'll fall right in love with Seville. And not just for the city itself, but for the rest of Andalusia.

You're just a stone's throw from culturally charged cities like Córdoba, Málaga, Cádiz, and Granada. So, it also has fantastic connections to the rest of the autonomous community, so you can't stop exploring, just in case Seville becomes too small for you, which I doubt.

The atmosphere, simply put, is fantastic. The people here are open, friendly, and always willing to help. What can we say, we were born that way. But we also have to add the city's great student atmosphere thanks to its two main universities: the University of Seville and the Pablo Olavide University.

Take advantage of this atmosphere by being part of it, joining Facebook groups (they work incredibly well), student associations, and whatever else you can find. There are always parties and events organized by and for students in Seville.

To wrap things up, we can't forget the food—the food! The blessed Andalusian gastronomy has its heart in Seville, with traditional recipes and dishes that originated here. We use the finest raw materials, and you'll notice it in the final result.

In short, here you can eat, drink, go out, study, and live very well.

How to Get Around Seville's City Center by Public Transportation

The first piece of advice I'll give you about Seville's transportation is that the best option is built-in. Walking everywhere is one of the best options if you're only going to be traveling in the city center.

Of course, everything depends on your travel radius, and you'll discover that as the days go by. If walking isn't enough for you, you can use Servici, the bicycle company that operates in Seville. It's an affordable and healthy way to discover the city from a different perspective.

You also have the option of buses, trams, and metro services, sorted by convenience and price. Although this is a very individual matter, some people have never ridden the metro, while others never get off the tram. There are weekly and monthly passes, as well as significant discounts, such as the student card. A single trip costs between €1.20 and €1.40.

The Most Important Monuments and Attractions in Seville

When your family comes to visit, you'll have to act as a city tour guide, so if you're not visiting it for yourself, do it for those who are coming to see you, full of excitement.

To help you get your first round of visits straight, here are the must-see monuments, the ones you should see as soon as you set foot in Seville. The rest will appear over time, with tips from locals and those you discover yourself.

The Plaza de España, the Giralda, the Torre del Oro, Seville Cathedral, and María Luisa Park are must-sees you've seen in history books, TV shows, or movies.

You also can't miss visiting entire neighborhoods, like Triana or the Barrio de Santa Cruz. Or experience things like you've never experienced before, like what you'll experience when visiting la Feria de Abril, the April Fair, or la Semana Santa, which is Easter in a very traditional way.

What to eat and where to eat in Seville

Pick up a menu from any bar, close your eyes, and point at any spot on the menu—a fantastic choice! And there's no way to go wrong here, from fried fish to flamenco-style eggs, to dogfish or gazpacho. There's no way to choose a bad dish.

The local cuisine of Seville blends with Andalusian cuisine, creating a combination you won't believe. Any bar or tavern you find will offer you pure bliss. The best of the best. And the point of all this is that you discover it on your own, although we can help you get started, such as visiting Bar Triana 40, El Avelino, Bar Marbella, or Bar el Picoteo, among others.

Leisure and where to go out in Seville

You'll have to go out for a bit, right? This might be the phrase you'll say most often during your Erasmus program. And the answer will always be yes. I could tell you about the city's many museums, like the Fine Arts Museum, the Popular Arts Museum at La Cartuja, or the Archivo de Indias. But I think you're thinking about going out and doing other things.

Here, the afternoon party is almost a religion. The atmosphere is the best in Spain, and I'm not exaggerating, I'm very objective. If you don't believe me, stop by here for lunch and see what time you finish.

There are countless terraces, taverns mixed with bars and pubs, making Seville a truly crazy place to go out for lunch, dinner, drinks, or dancing. The Alfalfa and Alameda areas are the first ones you should visit. The former is a street full of bars of all kinds and a favorite spot for the student crowd.

Alameda is a square also full of bars, pubs, and terraces like D'Arte, Bar Alameda 84, and Funclub. But as we've already mentioned, the best thing about this is to surround yourself well and let yourself go to discover incredible places.

Other very interesting areas for partying are the Nervión area, where the largest and most popular clubs are located. Our last area is Calle Betis, full of bars with cheap drinks, although somewhat more expensive than the Alameda area.