Notes

GROUP A
- ASTURIAS - WINNER FOR GROUP A
= A northern coastal region with a small number of predominantly rural and town postings. With its unspoilt beaches great for surfing and the Picos de Europa, Asturias is the perfect location for nature lovers and adrenaline junkies alike. You will receive €700 per month for 12 hours a week worked.
= fairly cheap accommodation
= weather = The climate in Asturias is usually cool and damp, as the Atlantic Ocean influences it. Summers are cool and cloudy, while winters can be quite mild and rainy.
https://internationalliving.com/countries/spain/asturias-spain/
- EXTREMADURA
= Western Spanish region bordering Portugal with good links to both Northern and Southern Spain. With six UNESCO sites this could be a perfect destination for history, architecture and nature lovers wishing to immerse themselves in Castellano Spanish. A large variety of postings are available. You will receive €935 per month for 16 hours a week worked.
= cheapest housing in all of spain - BUT perhaps not the best quality - and difficult transport
= weather = Being in the south of Spain, Extremadura benefits from the Mediterranean climate. Summers can be hot and dry, leading to a vibrant nightlife in even small villages. Winters are generally short and mild by UK standards.


GROUP B
- ARAGON
= Known for its picturesque medieval towns and villages, Aragon hosts the highest and arguably most beautiful section of the Pyrenees mountain range - offering hiking, climbing, skiing, canyoning, rafting and paragliding opportunities. A variety of postings are available. You will receive €700 per month for 12 hours a week worked.
= good public transport
= weather = You can define Aragon's climate as continental moderate, but it is determined by the region’s elevation differences.
- CANTABRIA
= Northern coastal region with a very small number of postings available. With its unspoilt beaches and prehistoric caves, as well as the Picos de Europa, Cantabria is the perfect location for those who enjoy spectacular landscapes. You will receive €700 per month for 12 hours a week worked.
= good night life too in Santander
= weather = mild like in London
= cheap accommodation

GROUP C
- Andalucía = From small fishing villages, to the famous mountainous hinterland, picturesque towns and lively cities; Andalucía is one of the largest regions with a wide variety of postings available in geographically diverse villages, towns and cities. You will receive €700 per month for 12 hours a week worked.
- Castilla León = Consisting of nine provinces, Castilla y Leon the biggest region of Spain and has a large variety of postings available. The region has several beautiful World Heritage status cities including Segovia, Salamanca and Ávila. With links to Portugal, Madrid and the North, Castilla León could be a perfect place for those wishing to explore Spain whilst avoiding anglophone tourist hotspots. You will receive €700 per month for 12 hours a week worked.
- Murcia = A coastal agricultural region, famous for its beaches, orchards, olive groves, medieval castles and villages. In 2006 the World Health Organisation named Murcia’s regional climate as one of the best in the world, therefore the region might be the perfect place for those looking for good air quality, Mediterranean diet and a warm dry climate. A variety of postings are available. You will receive either €825 per month for 15 hours a week worked, or €700 per month for 12 hours a week worked.
- Valencia = Located along the Mediterranean coast, the Valencian Comunidad consists of three provinces; Castellón, Valencia and Alicante. A large variety of postings, predominantly in primary schools are available. Please note that Valencia is a bilingual region, with both Valenciano and Castellano spoken in most schools. Candidates applying to Valencia should be aware that previous assistants have experienced delays to receiving their monthly stipends. As a precaution, candidates naming the region of Valencia as a preference should ensure that they have access to alternative funds throughout the year. You will receive either €1000 per month for 16 hours a week worked, or €700 per month for 12 hours a week worked.