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Murcia – Spain

April 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Where is Murcia?

The beautiful weather and warm, luscious sea give rise to the nickname, ‘the balmy coast’. You can relax and lose yourselves on the white sandy beaches of San del Pinatar or unspoilt coves of Cartagena. This marine resort also offers a wide range of sea activities and water-sports.

Sightseeing
Spending long lazy hours on the beach is bliss but Murcia also offers enough stunning architecture to captivate any pair of culture vultures. The Cathedral de Santa Maria is an awe-inspiring masterpiece. Found in the old part of Murcia and constructed towards the end of 1400’s the cathedral has evolved to incorporate a bell tower as well as chapels and facades. The result is a fascinating mixture of dramatic gothic, renaissance and neoclassical styles combining in a stunning collection of structures.

With regular Jet2 flights to Murcia people come to join the various religious ceremonies and services that take place. Most are around Spring Festival in September. As is the same all over the world, crowds can attract pickpockets so keep your valuables in a zipped bag.

Cathedral de Santa Maria

Cathedral de Santa Maria

You can wander through the museum of Roman religious relics, sculptures, paintings and artefacts with access up to the cathedral tower. It’s open every day except Mondays and entrance is free.

A taste of Spain
Spanish food is fresh, vibrant and tasty and you’ll find a host of delicious paella eateries. But for an intimate dining experience you’ll never forget try La Cabana on Urbanizacion Colonia Buenavista. This wonderful restaurant merges traditional tastes with modern gastro cooking utilising fresh local produce.

Surf’s up
Mar Menor near La Manga Club is almost 70km of salty lagoon separated from the sea by a sand bank. Dubbed the ‘largest swimming pool in the world’ the open expanse of water is perfect for water sports you can enjoy together. There’s snorkelling, sailing and windsurfing.

Mar Menor

Mar Menor

Volunteering
Workaway.info offers some great opportunities to volunteer. Currently there is a listing to volunteer with children and an offer to exchange English for accommodations in a 4 star hotel.

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A Guide to Walking Holidays in Spain

December 3, 2012 by 1 Comment

Though many people associate getaways with relaxation and the opportunity to put their feet up, walking holidays can be a fantastic way to explore an area and get the blood pumping. With pleasant climates and beautiful countryside, Spain is the ideal destination for walkers.

If you’re thinking of taking a walking holiday in Spain, this guide will tell you everything that you need to know.

The Spanish countryside

How to book

In reality, any holiday can be a walking holiday. Simply choose your location, take some comfortable shoes, and get out and about. All you need is a map and some basic knowledge of the area that you wish to see.
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International Volunteering Opportunity with Spanish Red Cross (Manresa)

July 8, 2010 by 3 Comments

Exciting 9 month volunteer placement with the Spanish Red Cross – Manresa

We are looking to recruit 1 volunteer, aged 20 –26 (applications from those up to 30 will be considered) who will live with other EVS volunteers in Manresa, Spain over the course of a 9-month placement, from September 2010. The placement has a youth work focus and will be split between the

Casal-ot project with younger children, Ludugurus, a youth centre, and JNA, which is an outdoors sports project; all projects providing psycho-social support to children and young people from vulnerable backgrounds (immigrants, low socio-economic and travelling communities), as well as providing a programme of activities and an environment for support with homework and games.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with high levels of motivation and commitment to gain hands-on experience of working with the Spanish Red Cross in a youth work capacity. All travel, food and accommodation costs will be covered through the European Voluntary Service (EVS) scheme. In addition, volunteers will receive a small monthly allowance and Catalan lessons, and comprehensive insurance will be provided.

Deadline for applications is 1st August 2010 and interviews will be held on Thursday 5th August in London.

For more information, please visit: http://www.redcross.org.uk/standard.asp?id=80840

Filed Under: Children, Medical, Spain

International Volunteering Opportunity with Spanish Red Cross (Tarragona)

July 8, 2010 by 1 Comment

Exciting 9 month volunteer placement with the Spanish Red Cross – Tarragona

We are looking to recruit 1 volunteer, aged 20 –28 (applications from those up to 30 will be considered) who will live with other EVS volunteers in Tarragona, Spain over the course of a 9-month placement, from September 2010. The placement has a social work focus and will working in a Spanish Red Cross residential house for people living with HIV/AIDS who have been homeless. The volunteer will support and run activities, accompany medical visits and encourage the service users to gain independence and confidence.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with high levels of motivation and commitment to gain hands-on experience of working with the Spanish Red Cross in a social work capacity. All travel, food and accommodation costs will be covered through the European Voluntary Service (EVS) scheme. In addition, volunteers will receive a small monthly allowance and Catalan lessons, and comprehensive insurance will be provided.

Please see the application form attached. Deadline for applications is 1st August and a selection day will be held on Thursday 5th August in London.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.redcross.org.uk/standard.asp?id=80840

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Sunseed Desert Technology – Volunteer Spain

February 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Sunseed Desert Technology; Education, Research and Sustainable living in Semi-Arid Environments

Location:

Almeria drylands Southern Spain

This not-for-profit organization was set up in 1986 in a previously abandoned village in the Almeria drylands of southern Spain. The project now has four houses in the village and can cater for up to thirty-five staff and volunteers.  They have a quarter of a hectare of irrigated terraces and use many hectares of land for dry-land regeneration trials, organic growing and reclamation of eroded slopes.

Demonstrating a sustainable lifestyle and dryland management are two of their key aims. They try to use low-tech methods that have the least detrimental environmental impact.

Limited resources, the near-desert environment and the need to find sustainable solutions determine the living conditions there. Their electricity, generated by solar panels, is used sparingly in winter when they have less daylight. The also use the sun’s energy to heat water for showers, and make use of solar cookers and solar food dryers whenever possible. Water is pumped up from our local river by means of a water powered ram pump. They re-use or recycle most of their rubbish, and all of their organic waste goes back into the ground as compost or into composting toilets.

Volunteer Opportunities

There is a range of volunteer opportunities.  Check out their website.

Contact Information:

Sunseed Desert Technology
Apdo 9
04270 Sorbas
Almeria
Spain

phone: 34 950 525 770

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http://www.sunseed.org.uk

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