Internships in Gran Canaria

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Why do an internship in Gran Canaria

IES Consulting collaborates with hundreds of partner companies to offer you the best internship destinations in Spain. Discover our offers and improve your resume by doing internships in the following sectors.

History and environment

Gran Canaria is an island belonging to the Spanish Canary Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean. It is the second most populated island of the archipelago, with about 851,231 inhabitants and with an area of 1560 km2. Gran Canaria is very famous for its black and white sandy beaches, and among them are the famous beach of the English and the famous beach of Puerto Rico, which are rather lively beaches unlike those of Puerto de Mogán and San Augustín, which are rather calm and peaceful. The highest point of the island is at an altitude of 1956 meters, which is the peak of Las Nieves. The capital, Las Palmas, is an important stop for cruise ships as well as for shopping.

Places of interest and activities

Located in the historical center of the town of Gáldar in Gran Canaria, the Cueva Pintada Museum and Archaeological Park is one of the most important archaeological spaces on the island. Built more than 800 years ago by the ancient Canaries, the monastery of Valerón is a monument not to be missed, located on the heights of the Montaña del Gallego. In addition, one of the oldest festivals in Gran Canaria is the carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which has marked the history of the island. Finally, you can also go to the miniature desert of Maspalomas to admire an impressive sea of golden sand.

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Professional internships in Gran Canaria in the tourism sector

The tourism sector is very complex. There are different types of tourism, such as cultural tourism, luxury tourism, urban tourism, gastronomic tourism and many others. But first of all, what is tourism? This word refers to the fact of discovering new things, the desire to travel for pleasure, but also the economic sector that includes not only the hotel sector, but also all activities related to travel and customer satisfaction. Students wishing to do a professional internship in Gran Canaria in the field of tourism, can count on tourist places.

Professional internships in Gran Canaria in the restaurant sector

Internships in the restaurant sector are quite complex, as they are related to different types of positions. There are several areas such as kitchen and pastry internships, and restaurant and bar waiter internships. It is important for these types of internships to be organized and responsive and to have a certain tolerance for stress, because you have to move very quickly in order to satisfy the customers. You will learn many things such as greeting customers, taking orders, serving and preparing.

Professional internships in Gran Canaria in a hotel reception

Internships in the hotel sector are very diverse and include one of the most important positions, namely that of the receptionist. It is to welcome and inform customers about the formalities, conditions of stay, and prices. In addition, doing a work placement in a hotel reception area allows you to become more comfortable speaking and perfecting different languages by practicing them all day long. It is essential to be smiling and always be organized to keep the hotel’s calendar up to date.The most beautiful hotels to do an internship in Gran Canaria are mainly located in the south of the island.

Professional internships in Gran Canaria in the events sector

Internships in the event sector offer a wide range of activities that are very attractive and have many advantages. Indeed, each event is different and that is why you will never do the same thing. It also allows you to be in contact with clients but also with service and event providers for example. It is important for this type of internship to be able to speak several languages, to be dynamic, to be creative and of course to be organized. Internships are unique experiences to enrich your resume, while living in a beautiful place.

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Why do an internship in Gran Canaria?

Doing an internship in the Canary Islands is, above all, a dream. Tourism generates around 34% of the region’s wealth each year, which is a great opportunity to come and do an internship.

What are the things to do in Gran Canaria?

To the south of the capital, Las Palmas, is Vegueta, one of the most emblematic areas of the island to visit. If you are more adventurous, you can go to the Caldera de Bandama, which offers some magnificent hikes through the volcano.

What is the best time to do an internship in Gran Canaria?

The best time to do an internship in Gran Canaria is between June and September, which is the summer period. This is because you will have more options to find the internship you like and it will be more pleasant during this period to meet people from all over the world.