Campsites are the most economical from of accommodation, and are popular wherever the weather is good. But are they the most relaxing places to work? And would you fit in well with a team of campsite workers? Read on and find out. Celine and her family run a small campsite in the Picos de Europa mountains in northern Spain.
Celina, tell us a little bit about how Camping Picos de Europe began.
Well, originally we were farmers, but in 1989 some friends suggested that a campsite would be a profitable business here. Tourism was just becoming popular in the area then.
And how many places does the campsite have now?
Right now it’s got 140 pitches.
How many people is that if the campsite’s full?
Well, you can multiply that by three, or sometimes more. it depends on the time of the year.
So with a campsite, there is a certain amount of seasonality?
Yes. Here the season for camping is very short. The best months are May,June,and September. And the really busy months are from mid-July to the end of August.
How many people work here in August?
Ten people, more or less. Sometimes more.
And what do they do in general?
Let’s see … cleaning. Helping in the restaurant,reception duties,looking, after the shop,and helping in the kitchen, of course. Then there’s the swimming pool,which also needs quite careful maintenance. And we need a person to look after the washing machines rooms,the sinks, and the showers.
When you decide to employ somebody in the campsite,what do you look for in that person?
Well, about all honesty. Next they have to be able to get on with people. Campers are very nice people but they are very different one from each other. And you have to know how to work in a team. That’s essential. And no bad habits! A non-smoker!
Campsites are the most economical from of accommodation, and are popular wherever the weather is good. But are they the most relaxing places to work? And would you fit in well with a team of campsite workers? Read on and find out. Celine and her family run a small campsite in the Picos de Europa mountains in northern Spain. Celina, tell us a little bit about how Camping Picos de Europe began. Well, originally we were farmers, but in 1989 some friends suggested that a campsite would be a profitable business here. Tourism was just becoming popular in the area then. And how many places does the campsite have now? Right now it’s got 140 pitches. How many people is that if the campsite’s full? Well, you can multiply that by three, or sometimes more. it depends on the time of the year. So with a campsite, there is a certain amount of seasonality? Yes. Here the season for camping is very short. The best months are May,June,and September. And the really busy months are from mid-July to the end of August. How many people work here in August? Ten people, more or less. Sometimes more. And what do they do in general? Let’s see … cleaning. Helping in the restaurant,reception duties,looking, after the shop,and helping in the kitchen, of course. Then there’s the swimming pool,which also needs quite careful maintenance. And we need a person to look after the washing machines rooms,the sinks, and the showers. When you decide to employ somebody in the campsite,what do you look for in that person? Well, about all honesty. Next they have to be able to get on with people. Campers are very nice people but they are very different one from each other. And you have to know how to work in a team. That’s essential. And no bad habits! A non-smoker!
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