📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Organization: Associacao espeleologica de obidos (abidosa Speleology Association)
Aims: Endorse the contact between cultures and cultural growth, with aid of the natural resources of our region; Provide a
diversity of activities which our region in known for; Exchange gastronomic habits and traditions; Provide the learning of
some speleology techniques; highlight the importance of voluntary assignments in a community; Preserve and
maintenance of local historic patrimony.
The Obidos for Everyone workcamp comprehends several aims, such as, to develop intercultural learning through the interaction of campers from different countries, providing debate moments to measure the value of voluntary work on a community s appraisement. Promote cultural enrichment with visits to our region s highlight locations (Castle of Obidos, one of the seven wonders of Portugal, monasteries, forts, the natural reserve of the Island of Berlenga, rich in species of sea birds and it s wonderful landscape, among others).
💼 What the programme involves
In this camp, the work of the participants will consist on preserve and maintenance of our local historic patrimony, learn and utilize the whitewash painting technique on Obidos village infrastructures (walls, buildings, waterfontains, etc) and some speleology proceedings to vertical ascend and descend, if needed.In their times of leisure, the campers will have the opportunity to enjoy activities our coast zone is known for, as well as one of the best to the practice of Surf and Body board at Baleal and other outdoor experiences. At some dinners, the exchange of gastronomic habits and traditions will be promoted with thematic meals.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Lodgment: Schools gymnasium with gymnastic mattresses and shower rooms, washing machine, kitchen, area for meals and social gathering, free internet access and wi-fi, local commerce nearby.Food: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
📍 About the location
Village of abidos, Reachable by plane: Lisbon airport : www.aeroportodelisboa.com,
By bus: http://www.rodotejo.pt/rapidas. From Lisbon, 1 hour trip, price around 8.
By train: CP www.cp.pt From Lisbon, 2 hour trip, price around 9.
By car: From Lisbon, A8, 1 hour trip, toll charge around 5.