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Spain Diversity Resources

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Your unique identity goes where you go – including Spain! Browse a collection of IES Abroad and other website's resources specific to diversity in Spain on topics such as dietary concerns; race, ethnicity, and national identity; gender and sexuality; religion and spirituality; disability and mental health; and more!

Looking for more information on a particular topic? Contact our Diversity Relations Department, and we'll be happy to share additional resources that may not be available online.

Once you are in Spain, your Student Affairs Coordinator will be available to provide additional resources, support, and connections to the local community.

General Resources
Dietary Concerns
Race, Ethnicity & National Identity
Gender & Sexuality
Religion & Spirituality
Disability & Mental Health
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General Resources

Barcelona

  • First Week in Barcelona [VIDEO]
    Jennifer Li, IES Abroad Barcelona Correspondent

Granada

  • My Granada [VIDEO]
    Iva Gumnishka, IES Abroad Granada Student

Madrid

  • A Day in Madrid [VIDEO]
    Elizabeth Hilfrank, IES Abroad Madrid Correspondent

Salamanca

  • A Day in Salamanca [VIDEO]
     Micaela Fergusen, IES Abroad Salamanca Correspondent

 

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Dietary Concerns

  • Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Spain
    Happy Cow
     
  • Spanish Vegetarian Union
    Unión Vegitariana Española

Barcelona

  • Vegan Travel in Barcelona
    Keepin It Kind
     
  • The Top 10 Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Barcelona
    Spanish Trails
     
  • The Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in Barcelona
    Katherine Tolley, The Culture Trip

Granada

  • The Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Granada
    Mark Nayler, The Culture Trip
     
  • Vegan in Granada
    Cupcakes & Kale
     
  • Gluten Free Granada
    Casa de las Granadas

Madrid

  • Complete Vegan and Vegetarian Guide to Madrid
    Devour Madrid
     
  • Celiacs in Madrid
    La Asociación de Celíacos y Sensibles al Gluten de la Comunidad de Madrid
     
  • 9 Must Try Halal Eateries in Madrid
    Have Halal Will Travel

Salamanca

  • The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Salamanca
    Clare Speak, The Culture Trip
     
  • 8 Places to Eat Gluten Free Found in Salamanca
    Schär
     
  • 5 Restaurants in Salamanca for Celiacs
    Estela López, Hostelería Salamanca
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Race, Ethnicity & National Identity

  • Las Morenas de España
     
  • Black in Spain [VIDEO]
    SomewhereAlways

Barcelona

  • Traveling While Black in Barcelona
    She's Got the Mic
     
  • Black Barcelona Colectivo Facebook
    Black Barcelona
     
  • Being an Asian in Barcelona
    Travel á la Tendelle
     
  • Japanese Barcelona: Culture to Discover
    SuiteLife

Granada

  • What It Means to be Me in Granada [VIDEO]
    IES Abroad Granada
     
  • Women of Color and Study Abroad [VIDEO]
    IES Abroad Granada

Madrid

  • Being Black in Madrid
    Shaquille Gilpin, Bankra
     
  • Centro Panafricano
    Africanidad
     
  • Japanese Community Association
    Es Japon
     
  • The Hindus of Madrid
    esmadrid.com

Salamanca

  • Promocion de la diversidad
    Salamanca Acoge
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Gender & Sexuality

  • ILGA Europe
     
  • Federación Estatal de Lesbianas, Gays, Transexuales, y Bisexuales

Barcelona

  • Gay Barcelona
    Revista GB
     
  • Barcelona, an LGBTI City
    barcelona.cat
     
  • Our Top 10 Things to Do in Gay Friendly Barcelona
    Auston Matta, Two Bad Tourists

Granada

  • LGTBI Organizations in Granada
    Togayther
     
  • Gay Travel in Granada, Spain
    Auston Matta, Two Bad Tourists

Salamanca

  • Asociación LGTB en Salamanca
    Iguales E Iguales USAL
     
  • Gay Salamanca Guide: The Essential Guide To Gay Travel In Salamanca Spain
    Queer in the World
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Religion & Spirituality

  • Protestant Online News
    Protestante Digital
     
  • Spanish Evangelical Church
    Iglesia Evangélico Española
     
  • Jewish Community in Spain Online News
    Federación Comunidades Judías de España
     
  • Islam in Spain
    Euro-Islam
     
  • Islamic Community in Spain
    Web Islam
     
  • A Muslim’s Guide to Prayer Facilities in Stunning Spain
    Halal Trip

Barcelona

  • Baha'is de Barcelona
     
  • Buddhist Center
    Nagarjuna Barcelona
     
  • Jewish Synagogues in Barcelona Centre
    Barcelona-Tourist-Guide.com
     
  • Jewish and Kosher Barcelona
    JewishEurope.org
     
  • Halal Barcelona
    Britpakgirl
     
  • Muslim Visitor Guide to Barcelona
    Halal Trip

Granada

  • Mosques in Granada
    Fundación Mezquita de Granada
     
  • Halal Friendly Places in Granada Spain
    Piccavey
     
  • Iglesia Protestante de San Pablo
    Iglesia Evangélica Española
     
  • Catholic Mass Schedule
    Misas.org

Madrid

  • Synagogues in Spain: Madrid
    Kosher Delight
     
  • Jewish Community in Madrid
    Comunidad Judía de Madrid
     
  • A Guide to Finding Mosques in Madrid
    Halal Trip
     
  • 9 Must Try Halal Eateries in Madrid
    Have Halal Will Travel

Salamanca

  • Orthodox Church in Salamanca
    Parohia Ortodoxă Română din Salamanca
     
  • Religious Centers in Salamanca
    Observatoria de Pluralismo Religioso en España
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Disability Resources & Mental Health Support

IES Abroad will attempt to provide accommodations for students with documented disabilities.  If you have a disability, you should inform the Chicago Dean of Students Office of the disability prior to departure at 800.995.2300.  A representative from the Dean of Students Office will assist in making reasonable accommodations at the IES Abroad Center.  

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