The delicious Mediterranean cuisine, gorgeous beaches, stylish shops, vibrant nightlife and world-class sporting and leisure activities make this city the perfect environment for students of all ages.
Here are 5 of the top reasons you should choose to live and study in Marbella:
1. Cultural Diversity and Active Lifestyle
If you’re looking for things to do in your free time, Marbella won’t disappoint. Aside from the beaches themselves (many of which are listed as Blue Flag beaches for their cleanliness) Marbella is famous for its excellent sports facilities and beautiful landscape. It is also extremely popular with those who like to play golf, due to the amount of world class courses it has to offer. The city has numerous festivals throughout the year, including the Carnival in February and Feria in June, both of which are colorful, energetic displays of the Spanish love of life.
2. Cost of Living
Marbella´s diversity also refers to diversity in pricing of both accommodation and leisure. Although Marbella is known for it´s luxurious villas and restaurants, you can also find a one bedroom apartment, close to the city centre for as little as 500 Euros per month. The cost of eating out also varies greatly, depending on whether you choose a Michelin Star international restaurant, or an authentic Tapas bar, where dishes are priced at just 2 Euros. The cost of living in Marbella, can be substantially lower then elsewhere in Europe, allowing students to take advantage of everything the Costa del Sol has to offer.
3. Culinary Delights
If you are a foodie, then Marbella is the place to be! From Michelin Star Japanese restaurants, to fresh fish cooked in Salt, The amount of different cuisines offered in Marbella and the surrounding areas is definitely something to write home about. Nearby Barbate, is the home of what is hailed to be the best Tuna in the world.
4. Day Trips
If you love to explore both countryside and culture, within an hours drive you can be either up at the beautiful nature reserve and lakes of El Chorro, or further down the coast in the Surfer´s paradise of Tarifa. With it´s white sandy beaches, and crystalline water, you will feel like you have spent a weekend in the Carribean. For a completely different experience of African culture and food, Tangier is just 30 minutes across the water, with ferries running every couple of hours.
5. Weather
Marbella is a cosmopolitan city with a perfect climate, and the opportunity to study alongside people from all different parts of the world. Located in Spain’s Andalusia region on the Mediterranean Sea, Marbella is one of the premier destinations on Spain’s famous Costa del Sol. Due to the micro climate, beach weather is guaranteed year round, allowing weekends and free time to be spent enjoying the outdoors.
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