Internships in Barcelona

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Why do an internship in Barcelona

People and society

The Catalan capital is considered the second largest city in Spain, with 1.62 million inhabitants. Barcelona is a dynamic and very cosmopolitan city. Barcelona will seduce you and make you spend an excellent stay, because it has a unique cultural capital.

Remarkable towns and neighborhoods

Barcelona is a city with many tourist areas that are worth visiting, such as the Gothic Quarter, the Born or the Barceloneta beach area. In addition, you can visit many small towns on the coast of Barcelona to enjoy the beaches.

Monuments and places of interest

Barcelona is also called the City of Gaudi, indeed the famous architect has marked the visual identity of the city. While walking around Barcelona, you will have the opportunity to discover many of Gaudi’s architectural works such as the Casa Batllo, the Sagrada Familia, the Parc Güell and many others. Barcelona is a city full of places to discover, we have written an article here presenting you the places not to miss in Barcelona.

Languages

The official languages of Barcelona are Spanish and Catalan. The majority of people in Catalonia are bilingual in both languages. Of course, if you come to Barcelona you will find a great diversity of languages due to the tourist and international character of the city and many inhabitants understand French and English.

Climate

Located on the Mediterranean coast, Barcelona enjoys a geographical position that makes it very attractive. Between the mountains and the sea, the diversity of landscapes is a considerable asset of the city. Its Mediterranean climate is very pleasant and will allow you to make the most of the city, its beaches and its many monuments.

Traditional festivals

The festive atmosphere is not what is missing in Barcelona. Catalonia is known for its many festivals and celebrations throughout the year. Among the most famous are Sant Joan and the Mercé. In most of the festivities, you can enjoy parades, fireworks and much more.

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Information about internships in Barcelona

Internships in hotels – Environment

At IES Consulting, we work with hotels in seaside areas. We have very good experience with hotel chains based in Barcelona. Barcelona is a city where tourism is one of the main sectors of the economy. It is therefore very easy to do an internship in any sector of the city.

Internships in hotels – Departments

The most popular internship positions for students who decide to have an experience in a hotel in Barcelona are: reception and public relations. There are also internships in reservations, as a sales agent, quality assistant and even in the field of event organization; internships in cooking and catering are also very attractive for hotel students. It is interesting to know that most hotels offer accommodation, meals and remuneration.

Internships in companies – Environment

The partner companies are very diverse. There are logistics companies, consulting firms, agencies, stores, multinationals, SMEs, start-ups and big brands. Barcelona is home to many companies due to its booming business district and, in general, its international orientation and good experiences with students.

Internships in companies – Departments

The internships we organize are in areas related to marketing, international business, human resources, finance, sales, administration, online processes. However, it is difficult to list all the fields, as they are really very numerous and diverse.

Required documents

In order to do an internship in Barcelona, it is essential to have certain documents such as: the university internship agreement, the foreigner’s identification number (NIE) and the European health insurance card. For students from non-European countries, it is also necessary to have a visa if required by law.

General process

To find an internship in Barcelona through IES Consulting, you must register your profile and request an offer, accept the conditions of the process, go through a series of interviews and finally, if you have a favorable response, pay the service fees that confirms your interest in the internship and follow our instructions to process the documentation.

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Opinions about IES Consulting Barcelona

Why should I do an internship in Barcelona?

Barcelona is a city with many internship opportunities in many sectors. In addition, by doing an internship in Barcelona you also benefit from a very pleasant living environment combining heritage, weather, location and tourism.

What to do in Barcelona?

Barcelona is a very touristy city, find out the main things to discover here.

How can I find accommodation in Barcelona?

For internship housing, we recommend that you look for a shared apartment or university residence. You can also go through short-term accommodation websites or directly through real estate agencies!