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
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
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
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
- Cultural Center of China in Madrid
Centro Cultural de China en Madrid
- Japanese Community Association
Es Japon
- The Hindus of Madrid
esmadrid.com
Salamanca
- Promocion de la diversidad
Salamanca Acoge
Gender & Sexuality
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
Madrid
- GayMadrid.com
- Welcome to COGAM: The LGTB+ Collective of Madrid
Colectivo LGTB+ de Madrid
- LGBT Association of the Community of Madrid and the Complutense and Polytechnic Universities
Acropoli
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
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
- Buddhist Retreat Center
O Sel Ling
- 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
- Mosque in Salamanca
Mezquita de Salamanca Al Rahman
- Orthodox Church in Salamanca
Parohia Ortodoxă Română din Salamanca
- Religious Centers in Salamanca
Observatoria de Pluralismo Religioso en España
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.
