Traditional home restoration in a protected village in the Serra do Courel, Spain

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi! I live in a village in the mountains of o Courel, in Lugo (Galicia). Totally surrounded by nature. I am restoring two little houses for a rural project in which tasks will be done to improve the consciousness of society around its environment, its life, its consumption ... etc. The houses are made of stone and wood, and traditional techniques and materials are used for their restoration. I also have orchards and chestnut trees. I do daily things like tending the fields, making firewood, etc. But mainly right now I'm focused on the houses, and that would be what I need the most help with.
    I live in a house in the same village, which has a guest room. In the town we are only ten people living all year. It is an environment where wolves, bears, roe deer, martens, wild cats, etc. live
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    Hola! Vivo en una aldea an las montañas de o Courel, en Lugo (Galicia). Totalmente rodeado de naturaleza. Estoy restaurado dos casitas para un proyecto rural en el que se trabajará por mejorar la consciencia de la sociedad en torno a su medio, su vida, su consumo..etc. Las casas son de piedra y madera, y se utilizan técnicas tradicionales y materiales para su restauración. También tengo huertas y castañal. Hago cosas de diario como atender el campo , hacer leña etc. Pero principalmente ahora mismo estoy centrado en las casas, y sería para lo que más ayuda necesito.
    Vivo en una casa en la misma aldea, que tiene habitación de invitados. En el pueblo solo somos diez personas viviendo todo el año. Se trata de un entorno donde habitan lobos, osos , corzos, martas , gatos monteses etc.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    Help with Eco Projects
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Get to know a traditional village, ethnography, another type of life, silence, nature. Living in an ecologically preserved place, a healthy environment. Learn a simpler life, less dependent. More awareness.
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    Conocer una aldea tradicional, etnografía, otro tipo de vida, el silencio, la naturaleza. Vivir en un lugar conservado ecològicamente, un entorno saludable. Aprender una vida más sencilla, menos dependiente. Más consciencia.

  • Help

    Help

    Restoration of traditional housing. Carpentry, stonework, masonry, plumbing, helper in general
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    Restauración de vivienda tradicional. Carpintería, cantería, albañilería, fontanería, peón en general.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Fluent
    Galician: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    House with single room, the rest of the spaces are shared. Large kitchen with wood stove, living room with fireplace, mountain views. Dining room, bathroom. The meals will be prepared in a common way in the house, depending on the tasks and day.
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    Casa cos habitación individual, el resto se los espacios son compartidos. Cocina amplia con cocina de leña, salon com chimenea, vistas a la montaña. Comedor , baño. Las comidas se prepararán de forma común en la casa, en función del trabajo y día.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In the town there are many hiking trails, two ravines for canyoning. There are many places of high natural value in the mountains. I live simply and I like being surrounded by nature and a pleasant environment, and at the same time interact with it.
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    En el pueblo hay muchas rutas de senderismo, dos barrancos para barranquismo. Hay muchisimos lugares de alto valor natural en la sierra. Yo vivo con sencillez y me gusta estar rodeado de naturaleza y un entorno agradable, y al mismo tiempo interactuar con el.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    En la plaza del pueblo puede aparcarse la caravana del tamaño que se quiera el tiempo que se quiera

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Sería un aspecto a hablar puesto que en la Aldea residen más animales

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Máximo 4-5 horas al día, 5 días a la semana

Host ref number: 555389922233

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