Region in Spain
Internships in The Canary Islands
Year-round hospitality industry off the African coast.
- Teide (Tenerife)
- Timanfaya (Lanzarote)
- Roque Nublo (Gran Canaria)
- Corralejo dunes
- La Palma observatories
- Climate
- Subtropical — year-round mild
- Top sector
- Tourism & Hospitality
Volcanic Atlantic coastline of the Canary Islands.
The Canary Islands in pictures
Neighbourhoods, landmarks and everyday life you'll actually see.
Why intern in The Canary Islands?
The Canary Islands run a 12-month hospitality season — unique in Spain. Major destinations include Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
- Year-round hospitality
- Lower cost of living
Life & work in The Canary Islands
What the city is really like beyond the postcard — the context you'll want before you land.
Culture
Seven volcanic islands 100 km off the African coast — subtropical climate all year, four national parks, and Spain's most complete remote-work infrastructure (Gran Canaria and Tenerife both run official 'digital nomad' programmes with tax advantages). Each island has its own identity: Tenerife (biggest), Gran Canaria (business capital), Lanzarote (César Manrique's design showcase), Fuerteventura (surfing), La Palma (astronomy), La Gomera (hiking), El Hierro (100% renewable energy).
Getting around
Guaguas (buses) on every island; ferries (Fred. Olsen, Naviera Armas) connect the archipelago; short internal flights link the main islands.
Best for
Tourism, hospitality, marine biology, astronomy, sustainability and remote-tech interns.
Top sectors in The Canary Islands
The industries that hire our interns most often in this city.
Living in The Canary Islands
Small things that make a big difference in your first month.
- Same time zone as London (UTC+0)
Our service
What we handle for your The Canary Islands placement
From shortlisting host companies in The Canary Islands 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
How Spain Internship supports your The Canary Islands placement
Every placement includes matching, paperwork and on-arrival support — bundled or à la carte.
Placement matching
We shortlist host companies in the city that fit your field, dates and language level.
Learn moreConvenio & Learning Agreement
We prepare the training agreement and coordinate directly with your sending institution.
Learn moreOn-arrival support
Housing shortlist, NIE/TIE guidance, health insurance and a local point of contact.
Learn moreGroup & Erasmus+ mobilities
Full mobility for vocational and university groups — one coordinator, one invoice.
Learn moreLive vacancies in The Canary Islands
New The Canary Islands placements are added weekly — join the waiting list or request a custom match.
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 The Canary Islands — FAQ
The questions our coordinators answer most often before a placement.
- What internships are available in The Canary Islands?
- The Canary Islands hosts placements in Tourism & Hospitality, 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 The Canary Islands paid?
- Most placements in The Canary Islands 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 The Canary Islands?
- Spanish is the local working language. Multinationals and most tech / marketing scale-ups in The Canary Islands 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 The Canary Islands as an intern?
- Interns in The Canary Islands 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 The Canary Islands 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 The Canary Islands?
- 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 The Canary Islands?
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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