Volunteering in Torrox, Malaga, Spain

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  Description

  History: Our place offered a private dining experience in a pueblo setting. Guests enjoy a “themed” evening with a custom designed menu served on a private terrace overlooking the countryside, village and sea.
  
  CURRENTLY: We offer a Culinary Vacation Holiday in the Spring and Autumn. We are not a Hostel nor a restaurant. A typical workday here in Spain would be maximum 4-6 hours during a day. Our philosophy is that we give you the scope of the job and you can budget your time to accomplish it. If the work we needs gets done in two weeks but we invited you for 4 weeks, then we would honor the 4 weeks.
  
  When we have dinner, you are welcome to join us and if we decide to go out, we will invite you to join as our guest.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: There is an availability calendar on this site. Please use it. In the past, we have answered each and every inquiry. If you inquire to come on a date we are not looking for helpers, we will not return your email. We are NOT looking for waiters, cooks or chefs. We are looking for people who are interested working in a rural Spanish village and assist us with preparing for the season. You may assist on occasion prepare a meal but this is not the focus of your work here.
  
  We offer private guest quarters, en-suite with separate entrance. The guest quarters is perfect for one person and it is "cozy" for a couple. There is a Swim Spa where you can swim against the current or relax in the Jacuzzi.
  
  If you send an inquiry stating that you are looking for work as a waiter or in a hostel, please note that we do not offer this. We do look for volunteers who take the time to read what they will be doing here which includes, painting, patching, working in the garden.

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  Type of help

  Gardening
  Cooking / shopping
  General Maintenance
  Help in the house
  Helping with Tourists
  Language practice

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  Help

  We are seeking helpers in the spring and autumn to help prepare the garden areas for the summer season. Excellent food provided, private quarters with separate bath.Work day consists of 4 - 6 hours with scheduled days off.
  
  We have two Casitas on the beach that need painting and our garden needs work. Honestly, I don't think it would take an entire month.
  
  You may be asked to prepare meals. Depending on your ability. We are Vegans but we will prepare you meat without hesitation if that is your preference.

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  Languages spoken

  English, Spanish, some German

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  Accommodation

  Private guest quarters, ensuite. Separate entrance, Swim Spa Jacuzzi

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  What else ...

  There are two kitchens here, one outside and one inside. You can store personal items in the refrigerator outside. We have no problem with people drinking,,, but drunkenness in Spain is considered muy mal! We are very open minded, however, we will ask you not to invite strangers into our house. We can provide towels and linens and there is a washing machine. There is a bus system that can take you to the beach and you are always welcome to ride along when we are going out. The village square is a 5 minute walk from the house.
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  Please contact us if you have other questions...
  Cheers

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Volunteering hours expected

  4 minimum, 6 maximum depending on the scope of the job. 5 days and 2 days off per week.

Photos

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My Photo Album

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This is approaching our village Torrox Pueblo

Typical street in our village

View from our terrace where we serve meals

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Our casa

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(Excellent)

We only allow contact to Workawayers with active subscriptions.

[08/11/2013]

This 2,5 weeks with Christopher and Arthur were a great experience for us. The work was always what we have been told before: Some painting, cleaning the garden, organizing the storage room, helping in the kitchen etc. But also beside the work, we had a really great time here. We learned so much about healthy cooking (a special thanks to the chef… read more for the great meals and drinks), we spent great evenings on the beautiful terrace and we really made two new wonderful friends here in the south. And if this was not enough, the surroundings are really superb: beaches, mountains, nice villages and even Malaga only a 30min drive away. Ah, and yes, they also have a nice jacuzzi in the garden. :-) In a nutshell: Perfect stay with perfect hosts in a perfect setting. Thanks Christopher and Arthur, we will REALLY miss you.
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(Excellent)

Kristin & Arwed

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[08/11/2013]

This was the first time we had a couple,,,, and these two really set the bar high! They are wonderful! Today is their last day here and I will be very, VERY sad to see them leave. It is like having family here. Talk about hard workers WOW! We had more completed here in two weeks than we have had in 2 months. After all that, they were always… read more willing to help in the kitchen etc. Great conversations and time together. I would tell all hosts, that this couple is exactly what we all hope for with a volunteer! I truly am going to be sad to see them leave! Abrazos fuertes amigos mios!
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(Excellent)

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[29/04/2011]

The time I spent with Arthur and Christopher in Torrox were among the best moments I’ve had in Europe. They are kind, generous, fun, and went to great lengths to make me feel welcome. I learned a good deal from living and working with them at their charming little home, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a workaway experience that… read more offers a beautiful location and inviting hosts. Oh, and did I mention that you’ll eat VERY well? But you knew that already; they’re professionals! I wholeheartedly enjoyed my time at the Casa and I hope to see Christopher and Arthur again!
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(Excellent)

Eric

We only allow contact to Workawayers with active subscriptions.

[05/04/2011]

We had the opportunity to work with Eric for three weeks. Eric is dependable, reliable and is a great addition as a helper. You can be sure he will be where he says he will be and at what time. Eric is an enthusiastic worker and has a new found passion for cooking. One evening he prepared a wonderful coq au vin. Eric always expressed appreciation… read more towards his hosts and meals even one day when we had to resort to a frozen entree because of so much work being carried out. To summarize, Eric is a trustworthy hard worker and an excellent helper who we recommend without reservation.
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(Excellent)

William

We only allow contact to Workawayers with active subscriptions.

[27/10/2010]

William was not only a very hard worker, reliable, polite, considerate and a complete delight, he was the best Helper we have had so far. He not only helped with the construction of our garden wall but was able to provide input on the details. William has a vast knowledge of farming and construction.
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