2.Why do you have to choose Portugal?

We hope that you will enjoy your stay in Portugal; in order to help you we have
provided some useful information regarding accommodation, language course, work
placement, leisure activities and addition al details. During your stay, our partner will
assist you with queries or problems you may have. In return, we expect you to inform
us as quickly as possible if you are experiencing any difficulties. By working together
we can ensure that you have a good time, realize your own expectations and go home
with lots of happy memories. Whilst you are undertaking your work placement we only
expect from you commitment and professional behaviour, in return we will do our best
to ensure that your placement and accommodation meet the required standards agreed
with your European-Coordinator. We hope you will enjoy your stay with us and learn
a lot about Portugal, while improving your language skills. Have a lifetime
experience.
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Table of Content
1.History,
and more………..……………............4
- Some Culture
History………………………………………..4
History………………………………………….…........…4
 Internship locations……………………………………6
Culture………………………………………….…..…..…5
- Why do you have to choose Calabria?.........................6
2.Why
do you have to choose Portugal
? .........................6
us?.....
- La Costa Degli
Dei…………………………………...7
3.Internship
locations
and offers.…………………..…....7
4.About
- Tourism:
the city
50 km
services
of facilities
and, facilities…………..............8
camping, hotels and
Services………….……………………...............................8
Resorts………………………………………………10
Facilities………….……………...…………………...........8
 The experience………………………………………...11
5.Weak and strong points of our culture……………......9
 Excursions………………………………….……….…12
6.Language Survival kit…………...………………........10
 Supportthe
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7.About
internship experience…………….…….....13
8.Accommodation………………………….………..…..14
 Contacts………………………………………………..16
9.Extra activities………………….............................…..15
10.Support……………………………….........................16
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1.History, Culture and more
History
The history of Portugal dates back to the Early Middle Ages. In the 15th and 16th centuries, it
ascended to the status of a World power during Europe's "Age of Discovery" as it built up a vast empire,
including possessions in South America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Over the following two centuries,
Portugal kept most of its colonies, but gradually lost much of its wealth and status as the Dutch, English, and
French took an increasing share of the spice and slave trades by surrounding or conquering the widelyscattered Portuguese trading posts and territories.
The name "Portugal" derives from a Roman or pre-Roman settlement called Portus Cale (the modern
city of Porto) near the mouth of the Douro River. The Romans referred to this region as the province of
Lusitania, and the prefix Luso (meaning "Portuguese") is still used in some contexts. In the ninth century,
during the reconquest (714–1140 C.E. ), Christian forces dominated the area between the Minho River,
which forms the border of modern Portugal in the north, and the Douro River, and the region became known
as Territorium Portucalense . In 1095, the king of Castile and Leon granted Portucale (northern Portugal) to
a Burgundian count. Despite the diversity of invading populations and distinct regional economies and ways
of living, Portugal is a homogeneous nation with a single national cultural identity and no ethnolinguistic
groups.
Portugal is a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the Organisation
for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD), and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). It
entered the European Community (now the European Union) in 1986.
Viseu is a city and municipality in the Centro Region of Portugal and the capital of the district of the
same name, with a population of 99,274 inhabitants and center of the Viseu Dão Lafões intermunipical
community, with 267,633 inhabitants.
Settled during the period of the early Iberian castro culture, the territory of Viseu was populated by a
series of cultures, that include the Romans, Suebs, Visigoths and Moors. During the Roman occupation of
Iberia, Viriathus, rebel leader of the Lusitanians, is assumed to have lived for a time in territory. During the
Middle Ages, the city often served as seat for Visigothic nobles (such as King Roderic), and is considered
one of the probable birthplaces of Afonso Henriques, first King of Portugal.Viseu is a regional economic
hub with a strong wine industry and is the seat of international conglomerate Visabeira. Similarly, the city is
a cultural center, home to the nationally-acclaimed Grão Vasco Museum, seat of the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Viseu, and pole of national universities, including the Catholic University of Portugal.
Find more in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13JzhYcS0mw
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Culture
Portuguese culture is based on a past that dates back to prehistoric times and has been heavily
influenced by a rich variety of countries and customs over the years. The eras of the Roman and Moorish
invasions as well as the ancient societies before that have all left their traces in a rich legacy of
archaeological remains that can be found throughout Portugal.
The ancient cave paintings at Escoural, the Roman township of Conímbriga, the Temple of Diana
in Évora and the typical Moorish architecture of the southern towns Olhão and Tavira are just some
examples of extraordinary cultural gems that can be found in the country.
Throughout the centuries, Portugal's arts have been enriched by foreign influences, including
Flemish, French and Italian. The voyages of the Portuguese discoverers opened the country to Oriental
inspiration and the revelation of Brazil's wealth of gold and jewels fed the Baroque flame in decoration.
Portugal has a huge cultural heritage that is just waiting to be discovered.
In Viseu, despite all the good traditional food that you need to try, you can find Museu Grão
Vasco, Casa Museu Almeida Moreira, Museu de Arte Sacra, Casa da Ribeira, Eco Museu Torredeita,
Museu Etnográfico de Silgueiros, Museu Etnográfico de Vila Chã de Sá, Solar do vinho do Dão, Museu
do Quartzo, Museu Municipal, Museu Etnográfico da Cava de Viriato, Teatro Viriato, Pavilhão Multiusos
de Viseu e Auditório Mirita Casimiro.
Find more about Viseu in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT_sscHwbgY
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2.Why do you have to choose Portugal?
Imagine living in a country where there is a great diversity of landscapes and environments at short
distances: beaches with sand out of sight, mountains and golden plains, vibrant and cosmopolitan cities
and an ancient heritage.
Here you can enjoy water sports, play golf on the best courses in the world, contemplating nature,
experience the latest in wellness treatments or go to the discovery of heritage, wine and an unparalleled
cuisine. As for the climate, our winters are mild and the summer is warm and dry.
The Portuguese are gracious and welcoming, and receive all visitors, from whatever source. And in fact,
come from various parts of the world as the country is situated on the west coast of Europe, is therefore, a
gateway into the Schengen area. Much of the population speaks foreign languages, namely English.
Portugal has an excellent geographical location. The convergence of three continents - Europe, Africa and
America - has always been a central point in the most important international routes. Here you will find
international airports across the country - Lisbon, Faro and Porto have regular connections to major cities
in the world.
Did you know that Lisbon is only two hours and a half flight from Paris or London? If you want to
discover the beauties of Portugal, know that the country is served by a modern network of land routes: if
from Lisbon will take only two hours to Porto and Faro, the main cities of the north and south of Portugal,
and about six hours until Madrid.
Portugal is the 17th most peaceful country in the world in a sample of 153 countries (Global Peace Index
2011) and ranks 32nd out of 182 countries in Transparency International (Corruption Perception Index
2011).
In 2010, the European Consumers Choice Awards ranked Lisbon (the capital) as "Best Destination 2010"
and in 2011, one of 42 cities was elected in the world with higher quality of life for the Worldwide Quality
of Living Survey 2011. Viseu was for 2 years in a row, voted best city to live in Portugal. For most
foreigners, the cost of living is considered low.
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3.Internship locations and offers
We can give you the opportunity to work in your area of preference always depending on your
motivation, expectations, CV and internships offers.
We can provide placements in several areas such as: Administration and business; management;
Archaeology; Architecture; Agriculture; Art and Culture; Design; Education and Modern Languages;
Environment and Renewal Energies; Fashion Design; Health, Beauty and Leisure; ITC and Computer
science; Marketing and Afvertising; Media and Communication; Museums; Tourism, Hospitality and
Catering; Restaurant;Telecommunications; Travel Agency, Tour Operator; Volunteering; Social Care;
Webdesign NGO's; Other…
Find some examples of organizations that are our partners:
Visabeira : http://www.grupovisabeira.com/
Câmara Municipal de Viseu: http://www.cm-viseu.pt/
Museu Grão Vasco: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museu_Nacional_Gr%C3%A3o_Vasco
Quinta de Reis: http://quintadereis.com/quintadereis/
Mixlife: http://www.mixlife.pt/index.php/pt/
Studiobox: http://studiobox.pt/
Celeuma: http://www.celeuma.pt/
Fábrica: http://www.fabricaviseu.pt/
AIRV: http://www.airv.pt/
Águas de Viseu: http://www.smasviseu.pt/
APPACDM: http://www.appacdm-viseu.org/
MoodOptic: https://www.moodoptic.com/?gclid=CLiJ-I7Kp8oCFSX3wgod_v4OCA
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4.About the city services and facilities
How to arrive to Viseu:
From Porto:
In the airport catch the bus located in the picture below from the company TRANSDEV. It will
take you directly to Garagem Atlântico Bus Stop in the city center where you can catch the next
bus to Viseu.
Inside Garagem Atlântico (located in Rua Alexandre Herculano / Praça da Batalha) catch the
bus to Viseu, fin the link to see the timetable: http://www.rede-expressos.pt/ . The bus ticket
from Porto – Viseu will cost you 11,40€ for normal fare and 9,60€ for those under 25 years old.
From Lisbon:
To go from airport to the bus station you should take the transfer AeroBus to Sete Rios Bus
Station Line Number 2 ; http://www.yellowbustours.com/pt/cidades/lisboa/aerobus-transportede-autocarro-do-aeroporto-de-lisboa/
You Should Check the following timetable for bus that you will catch in Lisbon in
http://www.rede-expressos.pt/default.aspx in English version. You should select from Lisbon to
Viseu.
For those with less than 25 years old the bus ticket will cost you 14,80€ and for the others will
cost 17,60€. This trip will take you at least 3h30min.
Once in Viseu, you can move in the city by walk (everything is near), by taxi or by bus:
http://stuv.weebly.com/
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5. Weak and strong points of our culture
Potuguese people are really friendly and always there to help me. They always smile to you even if
you are a stranger. But there is something that I noticed.. Is that they don’t think a lot before do
something, like they start to built a house but they will never finish it because of the money maybe.
And also they make the thing quickly and without thinking about the future. The culture is really
religious, there are a lot of churches and monuments in every city. The people are not stressed, they
take time to do things.
Portugal culture is such a rooted and rich culture, of course. whıle you are tasting a lot of diffirent
wine you can listen live Fado music.and you diffinetly can not camplaın for this situatıon. Football
is very importand too for portuguese people. When you enter at tipical portuguese cafe probably
you are gonna see the people they are watchıng fotboll as well. I have no world to explaın how
much is delicious and unforgettable portuguese food ... and ocean ... foz... tile art... night life ....
warm and helpful portuguese people and naturel, green areas.... for me it was not difficult to adapt
their culture. beouse everythıng was so good except cold fish smell.
Eda e Manon – EVS volunteers in Adamastor (Belgium and Tukey)
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6.Language survival kit
DIRECTIONS
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…THE BUS STATION/ POST
|| DESCULPE, PODE-ME DIZER COMO IR PARA… A ESTAÇÃO
DE AUTOCARROS / OS CORREIOS / O AEROPORTO
I'M LOOKING FOR … THIS ADDRESS || ESTOU À PROCURA … DESTA MORADA
AM I/ ARE WE ON THE RIGHT ROAD FOR …? || ESTOU / ESTAMOS NA ESTRADA
CERTA PARA…?
IS THIS THE RIGHT WAY FOR …? || É ESTE O CAMINHO CERTO PARA…?
DO YOU HAVE A MAP ? || TEM UM MAPA?
CAN YOU SHOW ME ON THE MAP? || PODE-ME MOSTRAR NO MAPA?
EXCUSE ME, COULD YOU TELL ME HOW TO GET TO
OFFICE/ THE AIRPORT
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ASKING FOR A TAXI
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DO YOU KNOW WHERE
I CAN GET A TAXI? || S ABE ONDE POSSO APANHAR UM
TÁXI?
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DO YOU HAVE A TAXI NUMBER?
|| T EM O NÚMERO DO TÁXI?
I'D LIKE A TAXI, PLEASE || GOSTARIA DE CHAMAR UM TÁXI, POR FAVOR
SORRY, THERE ARE NONE AVAILABLE AT THE MOMENT || DESCULPE, NÃO HÁ
NENHUM DISPONÍVEL DE MOMENTO
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WHAT'S THE ADDRESS ?
|| QUAL È A MORADA?
I'M AT THE TRAIN/ BUS STATION/ THE AIRPORT || EU ESTOU NA ESTAÇÃO DE
AUTOCARROS / COMBOIOS / NO AEROPORTO
HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO WAIT ? || QUANTO TEMPO TENHO DE ESPERAR?
AT THE TRAIN OR BUS STATION
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WHERE'S THE TICKET OFFICE?
|| ONDE È A BILHETEIRA?
WHAT TIME'S THE NEXT BUS / TRAIN TO …? || A QUE HORAS È O PRÓXIMO
AUTOCARRO / COMBOIO PARA…?
CAN I BUY A TICKET ON THE BUS/ TRAIN? || P OSSO COMPRAR O BILHETE NO
AUTOCARRO / COMBOIO?
WHICH PLATFORM DO I NEED FOR …? || QUE PLATAFORMA PRECISO PARA…?
COULD I HAVE A RECEIPT , PLEASE? || P ODIA-ME DAR O RECIBO, POR FAVOR?
CAN I HAVE A TIMETABLE , PLEASE? || P ODIA-ME DAR O HORÁRIO , POR FAVOR?
COULD YOU SHOW ME WHERE IS MY STOP ? || P ODE MOSTRAR-ME ONDE È A
MINHA PARAGEM ?
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ON THE BUS/TRAIN
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…? || ESTE AUTOCARRO PARA EM …?
DOES THIS TRAIN STOP AT …? || ESTE COMBOIO PARA EM …?
COULD I PUT THIS IN THE HOLD , PLEASE ? || P OSSO METER ISTO NO PORÃO?
COULD YOU TELL ME WHEN WE GET TO …? || P ODE- ME AVISAR QUANDO CHEGAR
A …?
COULD I SEE YOUR TICKET , PLEASE? || P OSSO VER O SEU BILHETE, POR FAVOR?
WHAT TIME DO WE ARRIVE IN …? || A QUE HORAS CHEGAMOS A …?
WHAT'S THE NEXT STOP ? || QUAL É A PRÓXIMA PARAGEM ?
DOES THIS BUS STOP AT
AT THE TOURIST POINT OR BY THE STREETS
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I NEED HELP || P RECISO DE AJUDA
WHERE'S THE …?
CITY CENTRE / ART GALLERY/ MAIN SHOPPING AREA/
RAILWAY STATION || ONDE È … ? O CENTRO / GALERIA DE ARTE / CENTRO
COMERCIAL / ESTAÇÃO…
WHAT'S THE BEST WAY OF GETTING AROUND THE CITY? || QUAL É A MELHOR
MANEIRA DE ANDAR NA CIDADE?
WHERE CAN I HIRE A CAR ? || ONDE POSSO ALUGAR UM CARRO?
HOW DO I GET TO THE CLOSEST PHARMACY? || C OMO CHEGO À FARMÁCIA MAIS
PERTO?
IS THERE A SUPERMARKET IN THE ROUNDABOUTS? || EXISTE UM SUPERMERCADO
NA ROTUNDA?
DO YOU HAVE A MAP OF THE CITY? || T EM UM MAPA DA CIDADE ?
INTERNET ACCESS
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DO YOU HAVE INTERNET ACCESS HERE ?
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DO YOU HAVE WIRELESS INTERNET HERE ?
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WHAT’S THE PASSWORD FOR THE INTERNET ?
INTERNET?
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|| T EM ACESSO À INTERNET AQUI?
|| T EM INTERNET SEM FIOS ?
|| QUAL È A PASSWORD DA
ASKING FOR FOOD/DRINKS
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OR ANY? || T EM ALGUMA SANDUÍCHE ? OU …?
COULD WE SEE A MENU , PLEASE? || P ODEMOS VER O MENÚ , POR FAVOR?
COULD I/ WE HAVE .. / SOME MORE BREAD/ SOME WATER / STILL OR SPARKLING ? ||
P OSSO / P ODEMOS TER… MAIS PÃO / ÁGUA / SEM GÁS OU COM GÁS ?
CHEERS!
SALUTE !
|| S AÚDE
MAY I HAVE A ….. PLEASE? || P OSSO TER… POR FAVOR?
COULD WE HAVE THE BILL, PLEASE? || P ODE-NOS TRAZER A CONTA, POR FAVOR?
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DO YOU HAVE ANY SANDWICHES ?
I PAY BY CARD? || P OSSO PAGAR COM CARTÃO?
AT THE FARMACY
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I'D LIKE TO SPEAK TO THE PHARMACIST, PLEASE …? || GOSTARIA DE FALAR COM
O FARMACÊUTICO, POR FAVOR
I'M SUFFERING FROM … INDIGESTION /DIARRHOEA || ESTOU A SOFRER DE
INDIGESTÃO / D IARREIA
HAVE YOU GOT ANYTHING FOR ? COLD SORES / A SORE THROAT / CHAPPED LIPS / A
COUGH / TRAVEL SICKNESS || T EM ALGUMA COISA PARA… FERIDAS / DOR DE
GARGANTA / LÁBIOS RACHADOS / TOSSE / ENJOO DE VIAGEM ?
CAN YOU RECOMMEND ANYTHING FOR A COLD ? || P ODE RECOMENDAR -ME
QUALQUER COISA PARA UM RESFRIADO ?
CAN I BUY THIS WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION ?
|| P OSSO COMPRAR ISTO SEM
PRESCRIÇÃO?
I'D LIKE SOME … TOOTHPASTE/ PARACETAMOL ? || G OSTARIA DE TER … PASTA
DOS DENTES / P ARACETAMOL
I'VE GOT A PRESCRIPTION HERE FROM THE DOCTOR || T ENHO AQUI A PRESCRIÇÃO
DO DOUTOR
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7.About the internship experience
The experience
“The value of my experience in portugal.. For me it is really important, interesting and
rewarding because I have learn to live with other peoples, try to understand other culture, live
alone, far from the familly and so on.” – Manon – EVS volunteer from Belgium
“It was one of the most important part of my life. I have learned a lot of thıngs. It was for me a
simulation to my real lıfe and real job lıfe. I have learned english especially this is an important
value for me. I've decided that how way can fallow in my lıfe? what makes me happy? so I had
a lot of tıme to thınk about thıs questıons and I made whole list of thıngs I do. I will start to
make from hardest one. learnıng to another cultures, habbits, languistic, new thoughs from
people, and living with a lot dıffirent people from around the world!!! understandıng the value
of experınces in portugal is very thrilling...” –
Eda – EVS volunteer from Turkey
have the guide of professionals
learn and practise
meet interesting people
You will
have fun
enhance transversal skills
improve your creative thinking
be absorbed in a working reality
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8.Accommodation
We will take care of our students and provide accommodation which is
available in different solutions located in the green heart of the city,
Fontelo forest park. Every structure provides breakfast, access to a fully
equipped kitchen, linens, bath towels, wi-fi and a cable tv.
Make your stay a true multicultural experience!
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9.Extra activities
ONCE IN VISEU WE WILL MANAGE A TOUR IN THE CITY IN ORDER TO MAKE KNOWN THE MOST
IMPORTANT AND EMBLEMATIC PLACES OF THE CITY.
WE CAN ALSO ARRANGE VISITS TO OTHER CITIES WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF A TEAM .
IN THE CITY OF VISEU CAN ENJOY FREE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS RENT A BIKE, SPORTS MORNING, HIKING
AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT ARE HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR .
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10.Support
NATIONAL EMERGENCY NUMBER 112
In case of inconveniences, we will support you any time you need.
In Any case these are the main numbers to call for emergencies number 112 for:
- Police
- Ambulance
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