SALVEMOS O MAR | SVI-GA-3610-26 | 2026-07-03 - 2026-07-14 | ENVI | Age: 18 - 30

The General Directorate of Youth (www.xuventude.xunta.es) is a department of the Xunta de Galicia (www.xunta.gal) whose priority is to meet the needs and concerns of the young population living in Galicia, firmly believing that youth has much to contribute to society as a whole. We work to improve the quality of life of young people in our autonomous community, developing actions and programs that benefit them, increase their well-being and allow them to improve their skill.

Work: This work camp will focus on the environmental recovery of the coast from the As Sinas beach to the port of Vilanova de Arousa, passing through the O Bao beach, the A Braña beach, the Illa de A Insuinha and the area of rafts (floating nurseries that consist of two parts: the surface, normally rectangular in shape and built with eucalyptus wood crossbars with floats, and the submerged one, made up of ropes where the mussels adhere) from Vilanova. ROV-type drones will be hired to locate and guide the search for polluting, plastic waste and other defects from human action to continue cleaning or cleaning up our environment, in this case also the funds. This work camp will focus on the environmental recovery of the sea coast.

Accomodation and food: Accomodation, in tents, and food will be done at the Albergue Xuvenil das Sinas. http://xuventude.xunta.es/component/k2/item/11212-albergue-xuvenil-as-sinas-vilanova-de-arousa

Location: VilanovadeArousaPontevedra

Location and Leisure: Vilanova de Arousa is a small coastal municipality located to the west of the Salnés community, in the province of Pontevedra. It is located 30km from the capital of the province, Pontevedra. Leisure: - Nautical and nature activities such as: snorkeling, kayaking, bodyboard, paddlesurf, hiking, archery, etc. - Visits and excursions: Museo do Mar de O Grove, Siradella interpretation center (Umia-Illa de Ons intertidal zone), visit to the fishing and marina ports of Vilanova de Arousa. - Workshops

Airport: SCQ

Train/Bus station: Vilagarcia de Arousa

Requirements: Recommended equipment: • Toiletry bag, shower towel,... • Sleeping bag and small backpack. • Mountain shoes and sports shoes. • Clothing: sportswear (sweatshirts...), warm clothing (suitable for working in the rain or cold weather), waterproof coat, work clothes (gloves, cap/hat, comfortable shoes,...).

Meeting point: The first day at the Vilagarcía de Arousa train station. From Santiago to Vilagarcia de Arousa, you can travel by road by bus (www.monbus.es) or by train (www.renfe.es). From Vigo the bus service is provided by the company www.monbus.es to Pontevedra and from there to Vilagarcia www.autocaresnb.com. You can also make the journey by train (www.renfe.es). The bus line that connects the airports of Peinador (Vigo) and Lavacolla (Santiago de Compostela) with their bus and train stations are www.vitrasa.es and www.tussa.org respectively.

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 0

The incorporation to the work camp is in the afternoon of the first day and the departure the last day after breakfast.