Skyline of Cádiz, Spain

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Internships in Cádiz

Europe's oldest continuously-inhabited city, on a peninsula of beaches.

  • Cathedral
  • La Caleta
  • Torre Tavira
  • Plaza de San Juan de Dios
  • Parque Genovés
Population
115k
Climate
Atlantic Mediterranean — windy, sunny, mild winters
Top sector
Tourism & Hospitality

Cádiz cathedral and Atlantic seafront at sunset.

Cádiz in pictures

Neighbourhoods, landmarks and everyday life you'll actually see.

Sun-bleached alleys of Cádiz old town.
Sun-bleached alleys of Cádiz old town.
La Caleta beach at sunset between two castles.
La Caleta beach at sunset between two castles.
Sherry and tapas in a century-old tavern.
Sherry and tapas in a century-old tavern.

Why intern in Cádiz?

Cádiz wraps around the Atlantic on a narrow peninsula. With a 3000-year history, world-class beaches and a famously friendly local population, it's a popular destination for hospitality, language and remote internships. The Carnaval de Cádiz is one of Spain's biggest festivals.

  • Beach city — Playa de la Caleta is a 5-min walk from anywhere
  • Strong tourism, hospitality and language-teaching sectors
  • Low cost of living
  • Easy day-trips to Jerez (sherry) and Tarifa (kitesurf)

Life & work in Cádiz

What the city is really like beyond the postcard — the context you'll want before you land.

Culture

One of Western Europe's oldest continuously inhabited cities — founded by the Phoenicians 3,000 years ago and almost fully surrounded by the Atlantic. Carnaval de Cádiz is Spain's wittiest street festival, tuna fishing built the economy, and the beaches of La Caleta and La Victoria are five minutes from the old town.

Getting around

The peninsula is walkable in 20 minutes; local buses reach the beaches; and Cercanías trains connect Jerez, El Puerto and Sanlúcar in under an hour.

Best for

Tourism, marine sciences, hospitality, culture and Spanish-language interns.

Top sectors in Cádiz

The industries that hire our interns most often in this city.

Tourism & Hospitality
Education
Marketing & Business

Living in Cádiz

Small things that make a big difference in your first month.

  • Shared flats in Casco Antiguo: €280–€400/month
  • Walking and cycling — the city centre is small
  • Pescaíto frito — fried fish in a paper cone is the local dish

Our service

What we handle for your Cádiz placement

From shortlisting host companies in Cádiz to Learning Agreement, visa and arrival logistics — one advisor owns it end-to-end.

  • Curated host-company shortlist matched to your profile
  • Learning Agreement & Erasmus+ paperwork end-to-end
  • Visa, NIE and insurance orientation
  • Accommodation guidance in every host city
  • Local coordinator from day one to evaluation
  • Mid-term and final reports for your university

Live vacancies in Cádiz

New Cádiz placements are added weekly — join the waiting list or request a custom match.

Open the Cádiz portal

Student & partner stories

Voices from students, coordinators and host companies we've worked with.

“I went from a CV in a Google Doc to a paid marketing internship in Spain in five weeks. The team handled the visa, the contract and even introduced me to my flatmates.”

Léa Bernard

Marketing intern · Sciences Po

“Our whole class of 24 vocational students did their Erasmus+ mobility through Spain Internship. One coordinator, zero spreadsheets, every placement on brief.”

Dr. Markus Lehmann

Erasmus+ coordinator · TU München

“Three weeks after briefing them we had two bilingual designers on the team and the Erasmus+ agreement signed without touching a form.”

Ana Ruiz

Founder · Barcelona startup

Internships in Cádiz — FAQ

The questions our coordinators answer most often before a placement.

What internships are available in Cádiz?
Cádiz hosts placements in Tourism & Hospitality, Education, Marketing & Business. We match students with vetted host companies based on academic background, languages and career goals — typically a 2–6 month training agreement (convenio de prácticas) signed by your university.
Is the internship in Cádiz paid?
Most placements in Cádiz include a monthly stipend of €300–€900 depending on sector — IT and engineering roles pay at the top of that band, tourism and hospitality trainees are often paid €0–€400 plus accommodation. Erasmus+ grants stack on top of any stipend.
Do I need to speak Spanish for an internship in Cádiz?
Andalusian Spanish is the local working language. Multinationals and most tech / marketing scale-ups in Cádiz operate in English, so B2 English is usually enough — but conversational Spanish widens the shortlist significantly and is essential for client-facing roles.
How much does it cost to live in Cádiz as an intern?
Interns in Cádiz typically budget €700–€1,100/month all-in, split roughly 50 % rent, 20 % food, 5 % transport and 25 % leisure. Central neighbourhoods cost more.
Which neighbourhood should I live in during my Cádiz internship?
Pick an area within 30 minutes of your host company by public transport. Our coordinator maps districts against your placement address on the pre-arrival call.
How long are internships in Cádiz?
Standard placements run 2 to 6 months. Erasmus+ mobilities extend up to 12 months. We adapt the dates to your university calendar and can split the placement across semesters.

Next step

Ready to intern in Cádiz?

Tell us about your studies, sector and dates. We'll match you with a host company and handle the paperwork end-to-end.

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