AIESEC FARO

Faro is a city with 41,307 inhabitants, Capital District Faro,

the region, sub-region, and even the old province of Algarve

which occupies an area of 4960 km ² and where they live 426

386 inhabitants (2007). It is home to a municipality with 201.59

km ² and 58,698 inhabitants (2008), subdivided into six

parishes. The municipality is bordered to the north and west

by the municipality of São Brás de Alportel, east of Olhão,

Loulé by west and south coast is the Ocean Atlantic. Through

Faro airport, the city is the second largest external input of

the country (following the Lisbon), which gives a valence

distinctly cosmopolitan.

The Ria Formosa lagoon attracted human

occupants from the Palaeolithic age until the

end of pre-history. During that time a

settlement grew up – Ossónoba – which was

an important town during the hert period of

Roman occupation and, according to

historians, the forerunner of present-day Faro.

From the 3rd century onwards and during the

Visigothic period it was the site of an

Episcopal see.

WWiitthh tthhee aaddvveenntt ooff MMoooorriisshh rule in the 8th century Ossónoba retained its status as the most

important town in the southwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula. In the 9th century it became

the capital of a short-lived princedom and was fortified with a ring of defensive walls. At this

time the name Santa Maria began to be used instead of Ossónoba. Later on the town was

known as Harun (from a local Muslim chieftain), hence its current name, Faro. During the 500

years of Moorish rule there were some Jewish inhabitants in Faro who wrote copies of the Old

Testament. One of Faro's historical names in Arabic is بة شون The Moors were defeated by .أخ

the forces of the Portuguese King Afonso III in 1249. With the decline of the importance of the

city of Silves, Faro took over the role of administration of the Algarve area.

All of the Algarve’s best-known dishes can be sampled in Faro.

But anyone who wants to try the typical fishermen’s recipes

should sample the local fish soup and the traditional razor clam

risotto.

Choosing from among the many local cakes and desserts is a

hard task because they all make extensive use of the tasty local

figs and almonds. The best way to round off a meal is a glass of

fig brandy or “medronho”, a spirit made with the fruit of the

strawberry tree.

The Faro International Motorcycle Rally is a famous festival,

renowned in Europe for being one of the biggest of its kind.

The student’s festival (Semana Académica da Universidade do

Algarve), organized every year by students from the University of

the Algarve, is also an important event in Faro.

Linked to the Tavira Island on the Ria Formosa, the

natural border of channels, islands and marshes, Tavira

has known over the years to preserve and enhance

their natural, historical and cultural heritage.

Tavira is a Portuguese city on district of Faro (Algarve) with

more than 25.000 habitants. Have an area of 606, 98 km²

and are subdivided into 9 parishes. Is bordered to the

northeast by the municipality of Alcoutim, east of Castro

Marim and the western part of the municipality of Vila Real

de Santo António, on the southwest by Olhão, west of São

Brás de Alportel and Loulé.

The campground is located in Tavira Island that offers 11km of fine sand and calm

waters, in addition to excellent facilities and support services. Tavira Island is part

of the Natural Park of Ria Formosa lagoon vast area that is characterized by high

biodiversity of flora and fauna.

Besides accommodation, the Camping Tavira island also offers other

complementary services and a set of infrastructure that provide a pleasant stay.

• Tents Rental;

• Supermarket;•

Snack Bar / Pizza;

• Kiosk;

• Spas;

• Irons;

• Luggage Guard;

• Hair Dryers;

• Picnic tables.

You can also check the site: http://www.campingtavira.com/

You have to reach the main bus and trains stations in

Faro, and then you have to catch the train to

(+/- 30’, check the site below)

- By Train: Just have to check the website www.cp.pt

(Any difficulty? Please, try this)

http://www.cp.pt/StaticFiles/CP/Imagens/PDF/Passageiros/horarios/longo_curso/ap_ic.pdf

- By Bus: Try Rede Expresso or Renex or Eva-Bus (the

cheapest with student discount), here

http://www.rede-expressos.pt/

http://www.renex.pt/

http://www.eva-bus.com/

Transports Origin Departure Arrival Cost

Bus

Aveiro 07:30 15:50 28€ (without discount)

Lisboa (Lisbon) 12:30 15:45 19€ (without discount)

Covilhã 05:30 15:50 23€ (without discount)

Coimbra 09:30 15:50 24€ (without discount)

Porto (Oporto) 8:00 15:50 27€ (without discount)

Train

Aveiro 7:30 14:11 35€ (without discount)

Lisboa (Lisbon) - Oriente

10:20 14:11 18.50€ (without discount)

Covilhã Only arrive after 16h -

Coimbra 7:35 14:11 40€ (without discount)

Porto (Oporto) - Campanha

6:52 14:11 47€ (without discount)

- By Car: Use the Google Maps, on this

http://maps.google.pt/maps?hl=pt-BR&tab=wl

€

= €

If you want to have the Study-Tour = + €

13rd

, 14th and 15

th of August

Tent (if you have

one)

Beach clothes

Lantern

Rackets

Balls for football,

rugby, volleyball

hat

Sleeping bag

1,90€ for the boat

… Money to parties =) and

souvenirs

Hygiene products

Good mood

… prepare for Sun, Beach,

Moorish party and Medieval

party

Mosquito repellent

your camera

….

The applications must be delivered until 6TH

AUGUST 2010, by

23h:59

You can find the online applications in this link

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dElMaWFva3FCWjhpNlFkTEZzblVyTFE6MQ

After sending the application, please do the payment and send the

proof until the

11 th August 2010

Proof of payment to the following email:

irw@faro.aiesec.pt

ATTENTION, after the deadline the price increase 10€.

Bank Transfer:

NIB 0035 2034 00021967930 24

…

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OC LOGISTICS

Marta Calhias martacalhias.aiesec@gmail.com

(+351) 916 660 326

(+351) 969 675 734

David Silva

davidsilva.aiesec@gmail.com

Jandir dos Reis jandirlima@faro.aiesece.pt

(+351) 926 864 590

(+351) 912 977 270

OC PRESIDENT

Mara Dias maradias.aiesec@gmail.com

OC EXTERNAL RELATIONS

OC FINANCE

Helena Martins helenamartins.aiesec@gmail.com