Our €490/month Apartment in Spain

Since we decided to spend a month in Granada, studying the world’s second most common native language, finding a more long term solution than hotels, and a less costly solution than Airbnb for our housing situation became a priority. Several options were presented to us through the school we decided to study with including living with host families or rooming in a shared flat with local Spaniards; both great options for practicing our new skills and getting to know the area, but neither of which quite fit our style. We decided to live in a traditional Andalusian house that’s owned by the school and has three large bedrooms, each on a separate floor with private en-suite bathrooms and large living areas. We share a kitchen and a laundry room with two other flat mates, and of course, a front door that opens to the Albaycín district where literally hundreds of shops, tapas bars, bakeries, and convenience stores are all within a one minute walk.

Living in the city (and fewer than ten steps from our Spanish school) was important to us as we didn’t want the hassle of a car, plus living central to everything has its minor conveniences. We’re no more than a 15 minute walk from just about everything we need.

This was by no means a 5 star accommodation, but since we spent most of our time learning Spanish, exploring the city's attractions, or eating tapas until midnight, it worked perfectly. Speaking of tapas, here are a few for the road...