Internship Madrid, a city full of oportunities
Doing an internship abroad consists of people having to make hard decisions. One of the most important is deciding which will be the appropriate country to complete the placement. As Madrid is one of the biggest touristic places in Europe. It would make the right choices of placement, isn´t it? Moreover, the city is the financial and political center of Spain. Furthermore, there are a lot of influential cultural hubs and is landed with quite a few attractions. With the number of tourists increasing each year, interactions and improvement in the city have improved considerably.
The Diversity of Madrid: The city has a very diverse economy, and its main strengths consist of the finance and services sector. With such diversity, the expansion of businesses has gone international. Therefore, the city has a lot to offer to potential interns who declare Madrid as their choice of placement. As the fourth most popular city in Europe it is also a popular worth choice destination for many tourists.
Why go? The city of Madrid is energetic and vibrant. From Puerta del Sol and the Gran Via Boulevard to Plaza de España, Malasana, Chueca, and the brilliant Real Madrid stadium.
Nightlife
The characteristic of Madrid is mostly impacted by its nightlife, with the Spanish schedule generally runrunningter. Especially the locals normally eat dinner at very late hours in the evening, which then is time for a stroll around on the town this usually last past 4am4 amne of the most popular areas to go out at night for young people in Madrid is Moncloa. Located just next to the University campus.
Other than that following areas and streets are recommendable as well: Bajos de Argelles, Santiago Bernabeu, Avenida de Brasil, the streets, Huertas and Echegaray, San Vicente Ferrer and La Palma. Also, there are many popular area clubs to go out to at night for young interns. For example, some that are recommendable: are Kapital, El Sol, Thundercat Club, Joy Eslava, Sirocco, Barco plus much more
Main Attractions
If you are coming to Madrid, you should not miss the following attractions:
- Plaza Mayor de Madrid: Juan de Villanueva is the architect of the today known Plaza Mayor (1790).
- Puerta del Sol is the center of the radial network in Spain, originally one of the gates in the city (15th century)
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Parque del Retiro de Madrid
Park of 118 hectares. Created in 1630.
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Palacio Real de Madrid
Built 1734
The official residence of the royal family, even though they don’t live in the palace.
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Temple of Debod
Egyptian Temple that was rebuilt in Spain. It was donated by the Egyptian state in 1968.
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Plaza de Cibeles
Most popular Plaza and symbol of Madrid.
Created in 1777.
Cost of life:
For sure, the city has a tremendous variety of activities, but probably you are asking what the cost of living in such a great capital is, isn’t it? Here is something to start with:
Accommodation: 240- 500 € / month
Mobile Phone Card: 6 €/ 1 GB Internet
Transportation: City Bike: 25 €/ year
General: 60 €/ month
Daily Menu: 10 €
Language Course (Spanish): 330 €
Food & Culture
If there’s something you should try, it’s the food in Spain! You can enjoy various types of Tapas, Paella, or Tortilla. Everything is worth trying. Take a break and get a coffee at the oldest restaurant in the world which is still operating since 1725. In various locations, you will be able to watch the traditional Flamenco dances. Which are worth it to look at and learn a little bit more about Spanish culture.
Cultural Activities: The problem with Madrid is its culture & arts does not know which activity is suitable for you. With such culturistic sights such as Prado Museum, Reina Sofia museum and Thyssen bornemisza. Plus, there are dozens of other museums, cultural centers, galleries, theaters, cinemas, music venues, and Festivals.
Culture Nightlife:
El Rastro: A host of the most famous and biggest flea market in Madrid
Mercado San Miguel: This activity was built in 1916, and re-establishment in 2009. Offers Tapas and Cocktail beverages to their loyal customers such as wine and this activity is perfect for a break and a good place for customers to eat lunch and socialize.
El Barrio Malasana: This activity is worth the midnight stroll and one can be able to explore the little bars and restaurants.
El Corte Ingles: This is nightlife to enjoy, with rooftop bars.
Cultural Festival:
5th – 6th January: The procession of the 3 holy kings. (Various Famous people are playing the three kings and walking in a parade, children receive presents on the 6th of January)
3rd of February: San Blas (the patron San Blas is being celebrated with traditional food and dancing)
3rd and 4th of February: Carnival (celebrated all over Spain with parades and costume parties)
1st of May: International Labor Day
2nd of May: Do de Mayo (people celebrate the uprising against the French occupation in 1808)
8-15th May: San Isidro (patron of Madrid, the event is celebrated with expositions, concerts, and important bullfights)
23rd of June: San Juan (longest day of the year, celebrated with bonfires)
15th of August: Asuncin de la Virgen
12th of October: Dia del Hispanidad (national holiday with official parades celebrating «being Spanish»)
1st of November: All Saints Day (national holiday in Spain, people celebrate Halloween in some places in Madrid, but it is not a Spanish tradition)
6th of December: Constitution Day in Spain (national holiday, people only celebrate the politicians with official events)
8th of December: Imaculada Concepcin (national holiday celebrating the patron of Spain, la Imaculada Concepcin)
25th of December: Christmas day (national holiday)
28th of December: People make jokes about each other (like the 1st of April in many other countries)
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