Greece Eco Volunteering Vacation

Transfer to your hotel in the scenic “Athens Riviera” on the stunning coast south of Athens. Meet your fellow travellers later that day and have a welcome dinner! Briefing on program for next days.

Morning

Transfer to the Sea turtle Rescue centre. Introduction to the Mediterranean and Greek marine life and to the sea turtles and Archelon organization . Volunteering at the only Sea turtle rescue centre in Greece, located in the Southern suburbs of Athens (Glyfada). Operated by the NGO Archelon.

Activities may include:

• preparation and administration of food.

• operation of the sea water supply systems.

• carrying and cleaning the animals, as well as cleaning the facilities and equipment.

• other duties such as basic maintenance activities as well as cleaning of surroundings and living quarters.

Lunch/ pic – nick.

Afternoon

Athens walking tour including visit to the Acropolis with all its magnificent monuments (Parthenon Temple, Temple of Athena Nike, Temple of Poseidon Erechteum), visit Acropolis Museum and the Plaka district and marvel at the highlights of Athens.

Accommodation: Alexander Beach Hotel, Anavyssos

Morning

Volunteer at the Sea turtle rescue centre and care for the sea turtles. The turtles are kept in basins until they are fully recovered from their injuries or illnesses. This may take years and this is why funds and volunteers are dearly needed here. Most of the turtles are wounded from either boat collisions, attacks by fishermen, entanglement in nets or swallowing of hooks, plastic and so on. Most are loggerhead turtles.

Light lunch/ pic – nick after the job is done

Afternoon & evening

You will be transferred back to your lovely beach hotel. There is time to sun bath on the beach or swim in the pool or emerald green Mediterranean Sea. Dine in your hotel or one of the quaint nearby taverns.

Accommodation: Alexander Beach Hotel,  Anavyssos

Morning

Last morning to volunteer at the Sea turtle rescue centre .

Followed by a lunch/ pic nick lunch.

Afternoon & evening

Transportation by private vehicle to charming Poros island. This drive will take around 2.5 hours. The last stretch of our journey encompasses a very short ferry boat crossing. Upon arrival you get an introduction to the project by “Paths of Greece” and Poros island.

Accommodation: Cascade Holiday Resort, Askeli – Poros Island

Morning

Volunteer with the experts of “Paths of Greece” that are upgrading the historical walking trails of Poros. Help clean and maintain the paths of quaint Poros Island. All equipment and tools will be provided by the experts.

Followed by a lunch/ pic – nick lunch.

Afternoon and evening

You get time to spend on your own. Swim & relax on dreamy beaches or engage in more activities: take a Greek cooking class, go sea-kayak or scuba – dive. Poros town is not far away and here you buy souvenirs, shop , dine and stroll through its postcard perfect alleys.

Accommodation: Cascade Holiday Resort, Askeli -Poros Island

Morning

The group will volunteer once more with “Paths of Greece in order to maintain the local walking trail network.

Afterwards eat lunch/ pic – nick lunch.

Afternoon

More eco-action! It’s beach clean-up day. Go clean one of Poros’ main beaches. For this action the local community will also be involved and through this small initiative we aim to re – establish the beach to a decent condition, raise awareness and make a bold statement to claim the rights of the public to free and well – maintained beaches.

Accommodation: Cascade Holiday Resort, Askeli – Poros Island

Morning

A last morning to volunteer with “Paths of Greece”, helping with cleaning and maintenance of the old footpaths of the island.

Light lunch/ pic nick lunch.

Afternoon

Transportation back to coastal Athens.

Accommodation: Alexander Beach Hotel,  Anavyssos (coastal Athens)

Say goodbye to your friends. Transfer back to Athens airport.