Spain

Weather conditions vary throughout Spain but the country generally experiences a warm Mediterranean climate with over 3,000 sunshine hours per year. The location of the Canary Islands especially (facing the coast of Africa) produces mild temperatures of around 22oC year round with only small temperature differences between day and night, and whatever the season - so even if you're craving sunshine and a tan in December, you can head to these parts to get some!

The summer months of July and August are the hottest of the year, and can be extremely crowded. If you're heading to Ibiza to party, this is when most of the action happens! If you're a culture vulture, intent on soaking up more than just sunshine and beaches, spring and autumn are the best times to visit Spain, in order to avoid crowds and bag cheaper rates on accommodation and flights. Spring is especially exciting, as is the season for festivals and the Spanish climate is the most pleasant.

In higher parts of the country such as the Pyrenees, the Cantabrian and Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Central and Iberian ranges experience a harsher climate with snow from the beginning of winter to the end of spring (from November to March). 

All that is required from an EU citizen is a valid passport or ID card, regardless of your purpose or length of stay in Spain.It's the same for every European country, meaning there's so much ease of travel when you're Interrailing or bussing around the continent!

Spain doesn't currently have any working holiday agreements with other countries, so it is possible for British citizens to work or study there.  You could learn Spanish in Spain, soaking up the local culture and practising your new vocab with people you meet. Another popular option is au pairing or teaching - visit our Study Abroad page to find out more.