Farm sitting in Andalucía, Spain

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    This Finca is a 25 hectare mixed farm of olives, cork, chestnuts and livestock situated in the Sierra de Aracena Natural Park 1 &1/2 hours northwest of the vibrant city of Seville in Andalucia. It has been our home for the last 32 years during which time we have welcomed hundreds of visitors who have enjoyed walking or riding through this exceptionally beautiful area or simply unwinding in the guest cottages.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • 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

    Chance to learn Spanish, learn about farming practices and local traditions of the region, visit the many enchanting villages and enjoy living at the wonderful farm.

  • Help

    Help

    .We are looking for a couple, young family or 2 friends to help look after the sheep (20), horses (3), dogs (3), donkey (1), cat and chickens as well as help with various maintenance tasks around the farm.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation would be in a self catering guest cottage with all firewood, gas, water, electricity, and internet provided. There is also a fantastic yoga shala for those interested in practising.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The farm is half an hour's walk from the local village of FUENTEHERIDOS which has bars, restaurants, supermarket, chemist, Post office and bus service to the market town of ARACENA (20mins), SEVILLA (1+1/2 hrs) and PORTUGAL (1 hr). The area is a Natural Park and so the wildlife, flora and fauna have been well conserved and it remains a spectacularly wild and beautiful place.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    20 hours a week

Host ref number: 438212279321

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