Overview
Spain is many things to many people. An artist’s retreat in the footsteps of Picasso, a culture vulture's quest for Gaudí or, as is the case for thousands of northern Europeans each year, a holiday destination for its sun-drenched beaches and resorts.
With the influx of tourist Euros, it's no surprise that it has one of the strongest economies in the world and a well-developed transport system with connections to the rest of Europe. It exists outside of the tourist radar, however, as a multifaceted country with its own distinct regional languages and dialects, and a cultural richness that extends beyond the postcard images of bull fights and flamenco.
- There are plenty of jobs, so you shouldn’t have difficulty finding work
- The fun-loving locals are great to live and work with
- There’s a more relaxed lifestyle than in many other European countries
- Barcelona — this beautiful, vibrant city should be top of any travel-lovers list
- The Pyrenees (Pirineos in Spanish) — the mountain range that offers stunning views and world-class skiing
Things you might not know about Teaching English in Spain
- The Spanish like their free time, and spend more time off work than the citizens of any other country in the world except Iceland.
- The “Spanish language” is actually just one dialect: Castilian. Other dialects include Galician, Basque and Catalan.
- Madrid is in the exact centre of the country.
- 81% of Spaniards are Roman Catholic, although only 42% actually attend church.
