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9 Jun 2025
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Description
We are a Franco-Portuguese couple living in a charming typical Madeira house, currently in the final stages of renovation.
Our house is located in Ponta do Sol, on the beautiful island of Madeira, in a peaceful setting surrounded by banana trees and bougainvillea. Ideally located on the south-west coast, it offers easy access to the whole island, allowing you to take full advantage of the many sights and activities on offer.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We're part of a multi-national group of friends with whom we usually go on outings. You'll be welcoming.
Carlos is a self-builder and renovation professional, Florence is a painter, decorator, artist-painter and co-manager of an art gallery, so we'll be able to share our skills with each other.
Carlos's practice of English and our knowledge of other nationalities would be a plus.
Help
We are offering a workaway opportunity in Ponta do Sol, Madeira, with accommodation in a comfortable suite room, located in a pleasant house.
In exchange, we're asking for 5 hours of help per day , except on weekends with finishing work, such as plastering, painting, and various small tasks. There could also be occasional help with building an outbuilding on the property.
We'll do tasks together with a view to perhaps sharing skills along the way.
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis 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
I provide the meals. This is a bedroom/bathroom with separate toilet, overlooking the garden under a large fig tree.
The food is simple and quite natural. Meals can be taken together or separately, as you wish. We regularly go to the restaurant to enjoy typical Madeiran dishes. The kitchen is large, so we can cook together or separately. Help with cooking preparation is welcome.
What else ...
In your free time, you can visit our magnificent island, hiking, beaches, maritime activities, sports, yoga (Flo is a practitioner), etc. You can take the bus, which stops 300m away, hitchhiking works very well and is safe, or even hire a car or scooter for more independence (we have some good addresses).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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As the weather did not allow for many outdoor activities, he stayed and worked with us beyond the expected hours. Curious and diligent, he carried out unfamiliar tasks with… read more
They are a very welcoming, fun and laid back couple.
I didn't have much experience with the work we were doing, but it didn't matter, because whatever needed helping with was all done together, with a fun and relaxed attitude.
The house is big, spacious and very sunny with an ocean view and my room… read more
Fantastic couple, in a stunning place.
I am really greatful that they opened their home and shared their life with me.
They did everything helping me to feel at home.
We had some great conversation about the world around us and beyond....
I am not sure if I will have the chance to go back to… read more
Je, Florence, lui expliquais les tâches à accomplir, et elle comprenait rapidement, apportant même… read more
Je suis restée un mois dans cet endroit magnifique et paisible.
Avec Florence, j'ai construit un mur et des escaliers en pierre volcanique.Pour ce faire, j'ai participé à la préparation du mortier, mise en place des échafaudages, construction et… read more
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As the weather did not allow for many outdoor activities, he stayed and worked with us beyond the expected hours. Curious and diligent, he carried out unfamiliar tasks with… read more
They are a very welcoming, fun and laid back couple.
I didn't have much experience with the work we were doing, but it didn't matter, because whatever needed helping with was all done together, with a fun and relaxed attitude.
The house is big, spacious and very sunny with an ocean view and my room… read more
Fantastic couple, in a stunning place.
I am really greatful that they opened their home and shared their life with me.
They did everything helping me to feel at home.
We had some great conversation about the world around us and beyond....
I am not sure if I will have the chance to go back to… read more
Je, Florence, lui expliquais les tâches à accomplir, et elle comprenait rapidement, apportant même… read more
Je suis restée un mois dans cet endroit magnifique et paisible.
Avec Florence, j'ai construit un mur et des escaliers en pierre volcanique.Pour ce faire, j'ai participé à la préparation du mortier, mise en place des échafaudages, construction et… read more
Elle est intelligence, dynamique, sympathique, ayant beaucoup d'humour, travailleuse.... bien en tous points.
Polina nous a apporté une dynamique extraordinaire. Nous avons commencé et terminé ensemble un travail qui était en attente depuis longtemps.
Merci beaucoup… read more
together with Florence we’ve been… read more
