Internship in Catalonia with Animafest 2022
Catalonia is a traditional region of Spain bordered by the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea as well as France and Andorra. It is home to the provinces of Girona, Lleida, Barcelona and Tarragon in an area of 32,000 square kilometers. Catalonia is home to medieval mountain monasteries, Art Nouveau masterpieces, Romanesque art and Roman ruins. By signing up for an internship with Animafest, you will have the opportunity to work in beautiful Catalonia and visit wonderful places in your free time. Here is a list of the most visited places in Catalonia,
Barcelona
If you are looking for an interesting internship, this city is perfect for you. Barcelona is Spain’s second-largest city and the capital of the Catalonia region. It is a picturesque seaside city with a captivating medieval quarter, stunning modernist architecture, and vibrant metropolitan culture. Barri Gòtic is a famous area of Barcelona’s old town with tiny streets, ancient alleyways, and peaceful squares where locals gather to socialize.There are some must visit landmarks created by Gaudí in Barcelona like Basílica de la Sagrada Família, Park Güell and UNESCO-listed Palau Güell.
The Costa Brava
The Costa Brava is Spain’s one of the most scenic coastlines situated 73 km north from Barcelona. This 1,240-mile coast is rich with sandy beaches, colorful old fishing villages like Calella de Palafrugell, and other towns, such as Santa Susanna which have a choice of several beaches famous for sunbathing, water sports, which you can practice during your internship.
Girona
You can do your internship in a beautiful Girona, which is a medieval walled city located 103 km away from Barcelona. It has a magnificent cultural patrimony with diverse influences from the ancient Romans, Moorish-era Arabs, and Jews. Here you can visit places like, Força Vella, an authentic Roman city founded 2,000 years ago, and the Medieval Quarter, which extended the city in the 14th and 15th centuries. The Catedral de Girona is popular for its charming blend of architectural elements: Romanesque cloister, Gothic interior, and Baroque facade.
Tarragona: Amphitheatre and Roman circus
Situated 98.5 km south from Barcelona, Tarragona is also a good example of the history of the Roman Empire. It was one of the most important of the Empire’s settlements in the Iberian Peninsula. The Amphitheater Romà is a 2nd-century arena facing the sea, the Necropolis contains Roman tombs, and traces of the Forum stand among the alleys of the walled, medieval Old Town.
Aigüestortes i Sant Maurici
It is a national park which you can access from a variety of places, then go hiking or hire a 4×4 taxi to explore its beauty. Wherever you go, you’ll find stunning, mountainous landscapes, with fields, trails, and summits above 3,000 meters.
Cap de Creus
25 kilometers south from the French border, it’s a unique place in Catalonia. Cap de Creus is the most easterly point in the region, a peninsula within the Iberian Peninsula. There is a scenic lighthouse featuring panoramic sea vistas and an open-air restaurant.
Castellar de n’Hug
Castellar de n’Hug is one of the numerous incredible beauty villages in the Catalan Pyrenees that are worth visiting. In the village, you should go and see the two Romanesque churches, Santa Maria and Sant Vicenç. From here, you won’t have to walk too far to see the impressive waterfalls.
Montgrony
This is another picturesque place located 126km north from Barcelona. It is surrounded by mountains and where a 9th-century image of the Virgin of Montgrony is venerated. The first place that visitors see is a staircase that heads to the Virgin’s chapel, which is built into the rocks. From here, another staircase takes you up to the Romanesque church of Sant Pere.
Cardona Castle
Built in a spectacular Romanesque and Gothic style, this large medieval fortress is situated 98 km away from Barcelona, in a privileged spot from where it’s witnessed various historic events.
Montserrat monastery
This is another of Catalonia’s well-known landmarks located 61km from Barcelona. Apart from its monastery, it is located in a mountain area with incredible geological forms with numerous interesting walking routes, different kinds of transportation options including a zip train, a cable car system and two funiculars, and also a museum with a world-class art collection.
If you want to visit all these places, register on our website animafestexperience.com and do your internship with us!
