LOGISTICS

Flying to Portugal

• Look for flights to Lisbon, Portugal sooner rather than later.
• We ask that you meet us at the Lisbon airport on Sunday, July 26, 2026 (5 week & 2 week session), or Sunday, August 9, 2026 (3 week session). If you are travelling from an international destination like the US, Canada, or Australia, you will likely be on an overnight flight, so you will need to fly from your departure city at least one day prior.
• We ask that you try to book a flight that arrives no later than 1:30PM/13:30H. Students that arrive much later than this will have to take a bus to Redondo.
• Feel free to fly to Portugal and explore Lisbon before the project starts. Just make sure to meet us at the airport on the aforementioned date. ​

Leaving Portugal

• At the end of each session, you will be dropped off at the Lisbon airport, so feel free to book your return ticket for this date. The end of the 2 week session is Sunday, August 9. The end of the 5 week and 3 week sessions is Sunday, August 29. ​
• Please make sure your return flight does not depart too early in the morning (i.e. before 9:30 am) - it may be difficult to get you to the airport on time as we are a few hours away from Lisbon. Students with very early flights will be required to bus to Lisbon the day prior and book a hostel/hotel.​​​

Redondo, 2018.

Redondo, 2017.

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What to Pack
​​A single medium-sized suitcase and a carry-on should be sufficient and will make it easier for you to get around. You will have access to a washing machine at your accommodation. Please use the following list as a general guide:

Everyday Items​

• Clothes (for when you're not in the field)
  • ​It will be hot, so think light shirts and pants, shorts, and dresses.
• ​Comfortable shoes/sandals 
• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Essential toiletries
  • There are lots of options at the local grocery store, so don't overpack.
  • Sunscreen can be expensive in town so it's a good idea to pack some.
• Any necessary prescriptions/over-the-counter medications/vitamins that will last the length of your stay
• Tablet/laptop for free time
• Cellphone
• U.S. to Southern Europe electrical adapter (Important! Pack a few!)
• Chargers for your electronics
• Spending money
  • You can use the ATM at the airport or in Redondo to take out Euros but it's always good to be prepared.
• Internationally valid bank/credit card
• Passport (apply early if you do not already have one)
• International calling/data plan OR esim ​OR purchase a Portuguese SIM at the Lisbon airport - this is highly recommended, as our project group chat will require cellular data.

Dig Items (these will get very dirty)

• Sturdy and comfortable closed-toe hiking or work boots (make sure to break them in prior to coming to Portugal) are required. Steel-toe is optional.
• Shirts
  • Short sleeve/sleeveless
  • Long-sleeved for sun protection
• Pants
  • Lightweight joggers or medical scrubs tend to be popular. 
  • We do not recommend working in shorts as you will be more prone to getting cuts and scrapes.​
• Bandana/masks - it is very dusty on site 
• Hat: very important - it's sunny and hot, even with a tarp​
• Work gloves
• Water bottles (1.5 litre bottles can be purchased in Redondo for very cheap)
• Powdered Gatorade or something similar (not necessary but helpful for some)
• Small backpack/bag (to carry your water, snack, sunscreen, etc. to site everyday)
• Knee-pads/foam kneeling pad (some dig with them, some without - it's up to you; please note that you will not be permitted to sit on your bottom in most cases)
• Light sweater (it can be chilly in the morning)
• Sunscreen (spray-on is easiest)​

Pack light!