Paid internships in Spain: Canary Islands 2022
We understand that considering the idea of doing an internship abroad can be unsettling, because of all the change in personal, academic and work dynamics that this decision implies. However, with the right research, planning and above all motivation, it can be one of the best decisions of your life; a decision that will even help you develop your independence. Likewise, you will be able to make international friends, establishing a network of contacts oriented to your profession.
In addition, it will be a key factor to give your profession a more international perspective, as it can be a differential factor for employers from different parts of the world to consider you as an asset with greater ease of adaptation, seeing you as a professional who can fit better in this scenario in relation to others who did not leave their country of origin to seek this type of experience.
At Animafest, we want to give you all the information you need to do your internship outside your country, so this time we will talk about one of the best places in Spain to live, which is none other than the Canary Islands, a perfect place to enjoy incredible work and life experiences.
Canary Islands
Project in your mind that you are doing your internship a few minutes away from a paradisiacal beach, even in the winter season, or perhaps taking advantage of your breaks at a party with your colleagues, or maybe on a quiet walk among incredible landscapes with different ecosystems to relax.
For all this and more, the autonomous community of the Canary Islands is one of the preferred and best valued destinations worldwide. The Canary archipelago consists of two provinces, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; where the first is made up of the islands of Tenerife, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Palma, while the second is made up of Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. In turn, due to its important geographical location, it is considered a cultural and economic bridge between the continents of Europe, America and Africa.
Likewise, its inhabitants are characterized by a warm and welcoming attitude towards tourists and it is a place where youth predominates, since more than half of its population is under 30 years of age. Regarding the foreign population, which you would join, this amounts to a figure that exceeds 290,000 residents, representing almost 14% of its total population.
Similarly, the official language is Spanish, however, due to the large presence of English and Germans, their native languages are frequently heard in the islands, so if necessary, you may be asked for some knowledge of these languages in certain jobs. In addition, it is a territory characterized by a business structure based on small and medium-sized companies, in fact, it is composed of approximately 150,000 registered companies.
The climate
The Canary Islands, according to several researches, have one of the best climates globally, which makes each of its islands an attractive destination to visit or even settle down. In this regard, they have a very mild climate throughout the year, where temperatures do not exceed 25 degrees and are not lower than 14 degrees, this will allow you to take advantage and enjoy your stay there, not only in your working hours but also in leisure spaces.
What about nature?
When we talk about the island, probably the first thing we think of is the beaches, and although it is a natural space that stands out (there are about 450 beaches), it is only one of the various spaces that make up the Canary Islands. To go a little deeper, in addition to the incredible amount of beaches, it also has 4 national parks, as well as several natural reserves (146 protected natural environments) and one of the cleanest skies in all of Europe. In addition, it has a considerable amount of microclimates and diverse landscapes that are very close to each other, so you can enjoy all the scenic experience offered by the islands without the need for long journeys or elaborate itineraries.
Entertainment for all
The Canary Islands offer a wide variety of plans for visitors. If your tastes lie in landscapes and nature, you can enjoy its marvellous beaches, as well as various hiking routes, mountain biking and many sporting options, especially water sports. However, if you are looking for urban entertainment or nightlife, you will find a wide variety of shops, establishments, festivals and carnivals.
Connections, infrastructure and connectivity
The Canary Islands are very well connected with the rest of Europe, having an important maritime network and 8 national and international airports. In terms of transport, it can be seen that it presents high operational and logistical sufficiency, with good services due in part to the high international tourist flow. To this, we can add that you will always be very well connected to the digital world, as the Canary Islands doubles the speed of the conventional network.
Main areas of employment
The Canary Islands are home to a wide variety of employment options in different lines of business,
although, being one of the most visited regions in Spain, tourism is the main economic force of the territory. Similarly, the hotel industry, commerce, administrative activities and transport are other economic activities with greater relevance, as well as other economic sectors that are showing significant growth.
These are some of the main reasons you should know to see this destination as an important option to carry out your internship, being this a place where rest and enjoyment are in perfect balance and healthy coexistence with the working world. Many people have joined the experience and have managed to settle in and make the most of their stay, will you be the next one?
Register on our website animafestexperience.com and do your internship with us.
