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Help with general maintenance and discover the Eastern Algarve, Portugal

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Marie, I'm french and I have been living in Portugal for 30 years. I run 2 holiday homes in Quelfes, near Olhão in the Algarve.
    This is countryside, with view on the sea. It's a calm and charming environment, only 5 km away from the large white sand beaches. The region kept its authentic vibe, away from the mass tourism.

    You will stay in one of the holiddays home with a bedroom, and an equiped kitchen.
    I want to give priority to a couple with their own car
    I provide basic ingredients, you will have to cook for yourself. At the market in Olhão you can buy fresh and local fruits, vegetables, fish/meat for reasonable price.
    I provide the bed sheets, towels and you can wash your clothes.
    In return I ask of 14 hours of help per week and per person. .

    The scheduling of the hours of help will depend on the weather, arrival/departure or presence of the guests and your own preference. When possible, I am flexible with hours.
    My place is difficult to reach by public transport, therefore I give priority to people with their own car.
    Please note I’m a French-speaking, so if you're looking for an immersive Portuguese language experience, this isn't me !

    I would prefer to give priority to a couple age 23 or more.
    Citizens of EU should bring their current European Health Insurance Card.
    If you are from outside the EU you must have valid medical insurance.
    I will verify all volunteers ID and health insurance on arrival.

    Looking forward to meeting you.
    Don't hesitate to ask for more information.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Bars and restaurants in the front line in Olhão

  • Help

    Help

    The tasks consist helping in cleaning the garden, making some light renovation tasks, painting, furniture renovation, general housework and cleaning of houses, terraces. At the moment I have some masonry works to be done, like changing tiles on a terrace
    I'm looking for someone handy who has some experience with tools, is organized, uses time effectively, and is able to work independently.
    At the moment, I need help in the garden, cutting, sawing, carriing .....
    We can work 14 hours over 5 days in order to let you 2 days off which leaves plenty of time to discover the region.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    Italian: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Small house with equiped kitchen, bedroom and bathroom

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Olhão is at 5 km it is a fishing port and a fascinating town with winding narrow streets, flat-roofed houses which give it a Moroccan flavour. The coastal littoral of the municipality belongs to the Nature Park of Ria Formosa.
    The Ria Formosa Natural Park is one of the most amazing places of the Algarve, by its variety of landscapes. The coastal lagoon is constantly changing due to the continuous movement of winds, currents and tides. This is one of three protected areas of Portugal.
    The sandy islands parallel to the coast offers wides and wild beaches and are accessible from Olhão via ferry.
    The city of Olhão has good amenities and communication links to the east and west Algarve via train .
    Within one hour you'll reach the west side of the Algarve, the city of Lagos, its cliffs, rock formation of "Ponte da Piedade", or Portimão making a cruize on the river Arade to Silves.
    Within 20 mn to the East, you'll reach Tavira and its long history which origins date back to the late Bronze Age.

    Olhão hosts a fantastic Saturday market, which we never miss, it is famous for its large choice of fish, locals fruits and vegetables.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    There is a good internet connection

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is a large private parking

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    14 hours over 7 days/person. flexible

Host ref number: 322154791479

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