Associação Espeleológica de Óbidos (Óbidos Speleology Association) aims at providing thematic visits to the region; endorse the contact with nature through Speleology; stimulate the contact between different cultures. Its main activities are Speleology; archaeology; canoeing; paintball; mountain biking; rope activities; summer camps.
Info about the Camp:
Óbidos for Everyone workcamp comprehends several aims, such as, to provide to the participants thematic visits, in order to know our region; to promote the contact with nature through Speleology and to promote the contact between cultures.
In this camp, the work of the participants will consist on the restoration and evaluation of historical and cultural heritage, through the cleaning of the wall of the Castle of Óbidos, one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.
Leisure activities:
Participants will have different leisure activities such as surfing and bodyboarding (our coastal zone is one of the best to practice these sports in the world!); rope activities (slide, Himalaia bridge, rappel and speleology); paintball and also tours to some highlight spots of our region such as the Natural Reserve of the Island of Berlenga, rich in species of sea birds and its wonderful landscape and the Mountain range of Aire e Candeeiros, among others.
« I would recommend participating in a workcamp, especially with VAP, who ensured that I found a project to suit me and provided essential training for me in preparation for my trip. Being part of a workcamp really is a life-changing experience, oh, and it looks great on your CV! »
