Adventure sports and ocean life in Algarve, Portugal

Detalles

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  Descripción

  Hi! My name is Nelson and I live in Raposeira, Vila do Bispo, Algarve, with my family: wife, 2 daughters (15 and 13yo), a dog and 2 cats. I was born in Lagos, growing up by the beach, exploring the coastline and surfing whenever I could, always connected to this beautiful land. In 2008 after completing a Marine Sports Science degree I started stand up paddleboarding as well. When I'm not taking people on coastal adventures, I'm on the hunt for some good, fun waves to surf!
  
  I have a small company , based in Raposeira, on the Costa Vicentina Natural Park. And we operate mainly on the South coast between Sagres and Lagos, doing Coasteering (Cliff Jumping adventure tours) and SUP tours since 2013.
  
  This place was born out of the love for this amazing part of the world and the opportunity of sharing the sports of SUP and Coasteering in great scenery and in contact with nature. The company is mobile, our go to spots are between Sagres, Lagos and Aljezur. Our base is just a 5 minute drive from the main spots: praia da Ingrina and praia do Barranco. This stretch of coast has many sea caves and beautiful cliffs to jump off. In Lagos's praia da Dona Ana we make Sunrise SUP tours to the caves of Ponta da Piedade! And in Aljezur and Odeceixe we make the SUP river tours!

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Jardinería básica

  Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»

  Mantenimiento básico
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  Intereses

  

  Tecnología

  

  Películas y televisión

  

  Música

  

  Jardinería

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Deportes acuáticos

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Playa

  

  Deportes de aventura
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  You will meet people from everywhere in the world. The Algarve attracts millions of tourists each year, looking for the beautiful beaches, caves, culture, food, etc. There's an opportunity to learn about different cultures, as we meet the clients and take them on some amazing adventures.
  
  You will learn a lot about Portugal and the southwest region of the Algarve. With Nelson as your trainer, born and raised in the area, he will teach you all about the local costumes and traditions, all the sea life that are part of the ecosystem where we do the tours, and that are part of the way of living as a means of subsistence.
  
  And of course you will gain invaluable knowledge as an assistant guide of Stand Up Paddleboarding and Coasteering! Which will also make you healthy and fit, while learning about the ocean, coastal dynamics, weather, geology, etc.

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  El anfitrión ofrece una paga acorde al salario mínimo

  Este anfitrión ofrece alojamiento y paga.

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  Ayuda

  I just got a position available for the high season! July and August, with immediate start. I'm looking for someone to do the equipment washing up, organisation, preparation and maintenance.
  
  Also help with being my assistant on the tours, but only once a week to cover the days off of my Assistant Guide.
  
  During peak season we always do 2 tours a day, and usually there are quite a lot of people (up to 14) we have to prepare wetsuits, lifejackets, helmets, shoes, neoprene socks, etc for Coasteering and SUP boards, wetsuits, snorkels and shoes for the SUP tours, there's always a lot of equipment to take care, before and after each tour.
  
  This work will probably be like 3h a day, leaving a lot of free time to explore the area. When covering for the days off, then it will be a full day of work. And you'll also get a day off per week.
  
  Accommodation is included, but food is not included, however I'll offer payment of 500€ a month.
  
  I'm looking for someone who is physically fit and comfortable in the sea and around rocks/cliffs . If you love Nature, the ocean, the coastline and sharing memorable experiences with people from all around the world, then this job is for you!
  
  Other tasks (especially when there's no tours) include making sure the equipment is ready for next time; maintenance/repairs and cleaning of the equipment, garage, backyard and vans; pick ups/drop offs of clients between Lagos and Sagres. The odd job around the house (painting, clearing weeds, basic cement work).
  
  The diversity of work we do is amazing. We work mostly with small or large groups of friends looking for adventure, couples on active holidays, individuals backpacking through Europe, stag and hen groups, families with kids, school groups… We operate on a variety of locations around the beautiful coastline, depending on the day's conditions and the type of tour.
  
  Requirements:
  - Excellent client care skills;
  - Physically fit around the sea, beach, rocks and cliffs;
  - Good swimmer, paddler, climber;
  - Punctual, reliable, responsible, hardworking;
  - Driving Licence.

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  Idiomas hablados

  Inglés: Fluido
  Español: Fluido
  Portugués: Fluido

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  Alojamiento

  We provide accommodation in Raposeira (included), 5 min drive from both South and West coasts: in a caravan that has 2 beds and a small kitchen. The caravan is in the backyard of our house, a 4 bedroom townhouse, above our garage and meeting point for the tours. We have a large land behind with some fruit trees and lots of space. All bills included, but gas. Food is not included, but the house has a shared kitchen and shared bathroom that you can use. Raposeira is 20 minutes from the popular touristic town of Lagos and 10 minutes from the surf town of Sagres, both accessible by bus. Also possible to park a campervan in the land, if you have one.
  
  Raposeira is a quiet place, a small village perfect for relaxing, but close enough to the busier towns of Lagos and Sagres. It has 4 Cafés/Restaurants: 2 typical Portuguese and 2 international style - where most of the visitors hang out. One of them is The Den right next to our meeting point. There’s also a Spar where you can get groceries. Vila do Bispo is 2km away where you have Lidl and Aldi, a local market, pharmacy, banks, etc.

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  Algo más...

  Immediate start!
  
  Free use of surf, SUP, bike and snorkel equipment on your time off.
  
  We offer training to make you a confident Assistant Guide with SUP and Coasteering, and comfortable with the routes, safety, equipment, etc. We are an Academy of Surfing Instructors (ASI) certified Training Center in Portugal. Possibility of becoming a certified SUP instructor.
  
  The Algarve, mainly Vila do Bispo (Sagres) area, offers superb opportunities for watersports and nature adventures; we have some of the best Surfing, Stand-up Paddling, Climbing, Sea Kayaking, Coasteering, Kite Surfing, Windsurfing, BTT, Walking and Fishing in Europe. The majority of tourists come to enjoy surfing and/or to learn it.
  
  It is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the World, where there are always new people to meet and plenty of entertainment while maintaining its local costumes, History, and Coastal Nature Reserve status.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  Electricity, water. Use of the kitchen and bathroom.

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