Internships in Tenerife

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Why do an internship in Tenerife

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

Tenerife is the largest island of the Spanish Canary Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean. It has a population of about 949,471 inhabitants and an area of 2034 km2. The island of Tenerife is very famous for the carnival of Santa Cruz (largest city and capital of the province), which is a great festival accompanied by parades, music, colorful costumes and dance. In addition, it is dominated by the highest peak in Spain, which is the Teide, a dormant volcano located at an altitude of 3718 meters high. Many beaches and resorts are famous such as Playa de las Américas and Playa de Los Cristianos.

Places of interest and activities

Tenerife is a city that offers a very lively cultural life. On the one hand, there are many shows and cultural events taking place in very welcoming places such as Santa Cruz de Tenerife and La Laguna, or the Tenerife Auditorium. On the other hand, the most famous festivals not to be missed are the Romerias (patron saint festivals in the villages) or the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, considered the second most attractive carnival in the world, after Rio de Janeiro. Finally, you can also visit the pyramids of Guímar, located on the east coast of the island and dating from the 19th century.

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Professional internships in Tenerife 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 Tenerife in the field of tourism, can count on tourist places.

Professional internships in Tenerife 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 Tenerife 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 for a course in Tenerife are located mainly in the northwest of the island.

Professional internships in Tenerife 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 Tenerife?

The Canary Islands’ economy is still mainly based on the tourism industry. For this reason, students will find many internship opportunities in the restaurant, hotel, events and activities sectors and many others.

What are the things to do in Tenerife?

If you want to go somewhere quiet but also want to have a great experience, you can go to Los Gigantes for a sailing trip to discover the island’s corners. Also, if you go to Los Cristianos, you will be able to enjoy the nightlife where you won’t get bored.

What is the best time to do an internship in Tenerife?

You can come to Tenerife to do an internship all year round, but one thing is for sure: the summer period is the best. In fact, during this period there are many visitors so you will have work to do but you will also be able to enjoy the warm atmosphere of the island.