Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
30 Mar 2024
Reply rate
86.5 %
Usually responds within 5 days
Feedback
51
Email verified
Badges (2)
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Description
we are lovers of animals and nature in general. About 5 years ago I bought a farmhouse where I grow organic food. I have a lot of work on the farm and that is why any hard-working and positive-minded person is welcome
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I believe that this place is a wonderful context to disconnect and share good experiences, always in contact with nature and enjoying a wonderful climate. Besides learning and practicing Spanish you can enjoy this wonderful island, its beaches and its mountains.
Help
In this house there is a lot of work, from cooking, planting, cleaning, attending to animals, cultivating, treatment and care of fruit trees, carpentry, painting, art ---
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
I offer a bed and food
What else ...
The house is located outside the city in the countryside. The distance from the house to the center of the city is 30 min by car. And 15 min to the beach
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 592615979929
Feedback (24)
8 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ron) for host
Perfect hospitality from a charming family with excellent English. Armando is very clear in all the ground-rules which makes life simple. He is an excellent manager (and workmate, as required). He is a realist.
Business often takes Armando to Las Palmas so it is easy to get a lift for a day in town. If necessary full instructions for buses back.
… read more
Business often takes Armando to Las Palmas so it is easy to get a lift for a day in town. If necessary full instructions for buses back.
… read more
8 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ron)
It has been a blessing, having Ron in our house is a wonderful person, very educated, respectful, kind, always willing to have a good conversation and full of wisdom. I have been quite surprised by the work capacity he has at his age in the time he has been here, he has worked more and better than any 20-year-old young man. Thanks to their… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Krisztián & Julia)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(No show)
6 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (RoadtripCouple)
Tamara and Andre have been a great help, they form a good organized team, hardworking and always willing to help. They are a very positive, calm and respectful couple and always have a big smile. Thank you very much for everything and for having put your granite of srena in this project!!
(Excellent
)
5 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (RoadtripCouple) for host
Thank you so much for hosting us in such a spontaneous and uncomplicated way! We would have been very happy to stay longer than a week, if we had not had the family obligation at home.
It was nice that we could divide the tasks so flexibly and independently! Armando gave us freedom to try things out, but was always there to answer questions.
He… read more
It was nice that we could divide the tasks so flexibly and independently! Armando gave us freedom to try things out, but was always there to answer questions.
He… read more
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Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(4.9)
Communication:
(5.0)
8 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ron) for host
Perfect hospitality from a charming family with excellent English. Armando is very clear in all the ground-rules which makes life simple. He is an excellent manager (and workmate, as required). He is a realist.
Business often takes Armando to Las Palmas so it is easy to get a lift for a day in town. If necessary full instructions for buses back.
… read more
Business often takes Armando to Las Palmas so it is easy to get a lift for a day in town. If necessary full instructions for buses back.
… read more
8 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Ron)
It has been a blessing, having Ron in our house is a wonderful person, very educated, respectful, kind, always willing to have a good conversation and full of wisdom. I have been quite surprised by the work capacity he has at his age in the time he has been here, he has worked more and better than any 20-year-old young man. Thanks to their… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Krisztián & Julia)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(No show)
6 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (RoadtripCouple)
Tamara and Andre have been a great help, they form a good organized team, hardworking and always willing to help. They are a very positive, calm and respectful couple and always have a big smile. Thank you very much for everything and for having put your granite of srena in this project!!
(Excellent
)
5 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (RoadtripCouple) for host
Thank you so much for hosting us in such a spontaneous and uncomplicated way! We would have been very happy to stay longer than a week, if we had not had the family obligation at home.
It was nice that we could divide the tasks so flexibly and independently! Armando gave us freedom to try things out, but was always there to answer questions.
He… read more
It was nice that we could divide the tasks so flexibly and independently! Armando gave us freedom to try things out, but was always there to answer questions.
He… read more
2 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Dominik & Katrin) for host
Top! Our first workaway experience.It was amazing. We had a wonderful stay at Armandos farm and we'd love to come back sometime again. The work was assigned clearly, it was a pleasure for us to help Armando. He and his family, the dogs as well, are wonderful and lovely hosts.
We hope to see them again.
We hope to see them again.
29 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominik & Katrin)
Dominik & Katrin are a lovely couple, I can only say good things about them, an always positive attitude, a good attitude to work, very respectful, calm and organized. It has been a real pleasure having them here.
(Excellent
)
21 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nolwenn & Mathieu)
It has been very helpful to have Nolwenn & Mathieu in our house, they are a lovely couple, always with a smile and a good attitude to work, they make a very good team, they work hard and are quite fast in the tasks they carry out. We are very grateful!! Thanks a lot!
(Excellent
)
16 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nolwenn & Mathieu) for host
We stayed one month and a half at Armando's place with his wife Paola and their 2 year old daughter Ariana. It was a really good time, the place is beautiful, surrounded by nature and moutains, 50 min from Las Palmas by bus and also pretty central so you can explore the whole island on your weekends !
Armando is a nice host, he is very clear about… read more
Armando is a nice host, he is very clear about… read more
3 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jean & Theophile )
It has been a tremendous help having Jean, Charles & Theophile around.
These guys know how to work wood very well. They have passion for their work and are capable of taking on difficult challenges. They are cheerful, respectful and always with a good attitude. It has been a real pleasure having you here. Thank you so much.!!
These guys know how to work wood very well. They have passion for their work and are capable of taking on difficult challenges. They are cheerful, respectful and always with a good attitude. It has been a real pleasure having you here. Thank you so much.!!
(Excellent
)
13 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ferdinand)
It has been a real pleasure having Ferdi in our home. He is a young boy, very respectful, always ready to help. He has a wonderful attitude to work. I was very pleasantly surprised to find such a young person who meets all these good characteristics, the time that Ferdi has been with us has worked very hard. He has helped me a lot in these periods… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ferdinand) for host
Armando is a really nivel and caring host. He not only made sure I was comfortable at all times but also gave me good advice on what to do in my free time and how to proceed with my journey. The work was also a lot of fun and I was able top learn about the construction of atone walls and in general what he calls "attitude". The food was more than… read more
15 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Diana)
(Negative
)
12 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Adèle)
Adele and Thomas have been wonderful people. They are enthusiastic young people, very respectful and always wanting to do things. They have a positive attitude and eager to learn. It has been a real pleasure to have you in our house. Thank you for everything and good health and good luck on your way.
(Excellent
)
30 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Prescillia & Antoine)
They are wonderful people. For us it has been a pleasure to have them in our house, Correct, respectful, very organized people who always have a very good attitude to work. They have helped us with many things.Thanks a lot!!
(Excellent
)
4 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Aida) for host
Estuve dos semanas con Armando y muy a gusto. El lugar es un vergel y el trabajo estupendo, muy variado e interesante. Armando es paciente y muy flexible, si no puedes hacer una cosa enseguida encuentra otra y explica muy bien lo que necesita, nunca sientes que estés perdiendo el tiempo. Además sabe muchísimo y se puede aprender un montón con él.… read more
3 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Aida)
La experiencia con Aida ha sido muy buena. ella es una persona respetuosa, trabajadora, siempre con una actitud positiva, muy organizada. Gracias a Aída y su conocimiento del programa Excel hemos podido organizar un historial de todos los árboles frutales, tratamientos, cosechas,etc. Aída nos ha diseñado un sistema de recogida de datos que nos… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Céline and Victor are good people, young people with good energy. Positive people who always have a very good disposition to help. You will always be welcome in our home.
(Excellent
)
2 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Pedro) for host
We stayied 2 weeks at Armando's finca and it was a real pleasure! First because Armando is such a nice guy, full of energy, powerful, with such a good atitude towards life!
We had many interesting conversations about several different topics and those conversations are the ones that makes you think and make reflections.
Second, the finca is… read more
We had many interesting conversations about several different topics and those conversations are the ones that makes you think and make reflections.
Second, the finca is… read more
2 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Vanessa & Pedro)
Pedro and Vanessa are wonderful people. They are happy people, with a very good attitude to help in everything that is asked of them. For us it has been a real pleasure to have you in our house and share good times, full of good conversations. If there is one thing I am sure of, it is that these types of people make a better world.
(Excellent
)
16 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Michal) for host
We have been at Armando's place one week and it was very nice experience.
Armando is very kind, friendly and hospitable.
Work was varied and very good explained, mostly on the farm (planting, preparing fields, weeding), outside (some building jobs, cleaning) and inside (cleaning kitchen). Working time was very flexible - we could work longer… read more
Armando is very kind, friendly and hospitable.
Work was varied and very good explained, mostly on the farm (planting, preparing fields, weeding), outside (some building jobs, cleaning) and inside (cleaning kitchen). Working time was very flexible - we could work longer… read more
12 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Michal)
It has been a pleasure to have met Michail and Anna, they are pleasant, respectful, educated and hard-working people. It has been a good experience, it is greatly appreciated to receive people like them in my house.
(Excellent
)
27 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Clancuileinlodge)
It has been a real pleasure to have a person like John in our home. He is a sociable, respectful and hardworking person. He has worked very hard building a dry stone wall and has done a wonderful job. You are welcome to our home whenever you want.Thanks for everything once again and enjoy your stay in Gran Canaria.
(Excellent
)
24 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Clancuileinlodge) for host
I had an active and enjoyable 3 weeks in Armando’s finca. He is working hard to regenerate and restore the property using ecological methods and I am pleased to be able to contribute a little to his efforts. My main activity was stone wall building although I also was involved in sowing, weeding and harvesting vegetables and fruits. I was made… read more
20 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (l_ouisl)
Louis is an educated person, respectful with a very positive energy. He is a person with the ability to quickly learn anything. He enjoys very much with mechanics and his knowledge and help has come in handy. Thank you for everything and it has been a pleasure to have you in our house.
(Excellent
)
10 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (l_ouisl) for host
I stayed for about two weeks at Armando’s farm and really enjoyed it. You are in a beautiful valley very close to the nature and it’s very quiet/relaxing there. I learned a lot about ecological gardening, composting, building, painting and so on… The work was very diversified, but also structured. Armando and Paula are some really kind and lovely… read more
8 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Valessja) for host
Armandos place. Are you looking for an inspiration, a place to enjoy the island in a “back to nature” way, a place to enjoy calmness and a lot of inspiring impact. Than this is the place for you. Armando, Paula and Ariadna are so friendly, easy going people, not to speak of their three dogs, full of love. Armando with his projects and his self… read more
27 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Raoul & Ramona) for host
Our stay et Armando's was a great experience. The house in the middle of the beautiful valley of Valsequillo, the natural garden, the lovely family and the cute dogs, it's a small paradise. We felt warm welcomed and like at home with own room, bathroom and use of the kitchen at any time. We learned a lot about gardening and ecological planting -… read more
9 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Raoul & Ramona)
It has been a real pleasure to have Raoul and Ramona in our home, they are wonderful people with a very beautiful heart. They are very calm people and always have a smile which is appreciated.They both make a good team when they work and always show a very good attitude for the job. Both have a very positive energy that is appreciated when you get… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sebastian) for host
Had a lovely time at Armando's. He will go out of his way to make sure you are confortable, happy, and WELL FED!
His house in the hills is a beautiful quiet place, and the work is always fun and stimulating.
Would definitely stay at Armando's again, and do recommend him highly as a host.
His house in the hills is a beautiful quiet place, and the work is always fun and stimulating.
Would definitely stay at Armando's again, and do recommend him highly as a host.
8 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastian)
It has been a real pleasure to have Sebastian around!! Lovely person with very good attitude to work and help. Interesting conversation always!! Smiling every day!! Good knowledge with wood, estructures, etc. Nice person with positive energy!!
(Excellent
)
26 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (KaiNoa & Lior) for host
Armando was our first experience as Workawayers, and honestly we could not have asked for anything better.
Everything was explained very clearly and openly. The work is hard and rewarding, as we love it. We learned a lot from Armando and from the work experience, and we hope that the Bee fence will hold in the wind :-)
The family is absolutely… read more
Everything was explained very clearly and openly. The work is hard and rewarding, as we love it. We learned a lot from Armando and from the work experience, and we hope that the Bee fence will hold in the wind :-)
The family is absolutely… read more
23 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (KaiNoa & Lior)
Beautiful experience!! Beautiful people!!
It have been a real pleasure to meet Noa and Lior!! They have positive energy all the time. Always good attitude to work. Honest and respectful people with very good conversations.
!!Thanks god to bring people like Noa and lior to our life!!
It have been a real pleasure to meet Noa and Lior!! They have positive energy all the time. Always good attitude to work. Honest and respectful people with very good conversations.
!!Thanks god to bring people like Noa and lior to our life!!
(Excellent
)
16 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)
Have been a real plesure to meet Kevin. Lovely person, always ready to help. Beautiful actitude to work, honest, very good conversation, lovely hearth and positive energy. Thanks a lot Kevin!!!
(Excellent
)
15 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kevin) for host
Staying at Armando's was one of the best experiences in my life.
If you want to escape from a hectical lifestyle his place will be perfect. Its A tranquil and silent place far from any city.
The work around the lovely Finca and in the own ecological garden changes from day to day. So you'll never get bored.
The cat and the dogs are lovely… read more
If you want to escape from a hectical lifestyle his place will be perfect. Its A tranquil and silent place far from any city.
The work around the lovely Finca and in the own ecological garden changes from day to day. So you'll never get bored.
The cat and the dogs are lovely… read more
2 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Vladimir (Muan)) for host
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in Armando's finca. It's quite a peaceful place and he has an amazing garden with a lot of fresh produce. The work is very varied, changing from day to day, so it gives you the opportunity to apply different skills, which I really appreciated. His dogs and cat are very friendly and only add to the great atmosphere. As… read more
31 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Vladimir (Muan))
Muan has been a very nice person to live with. He is educated, responsible, calm and hardworking plus he has very good energy. It has been a real pleasure to have you here, thanks for everything!!
(Excellent
)
12 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Annika & Joschua)
Anika and Joshua have been a very nice, respectful and hard-working couple. They make a very good team when it comes to work. It's been a pleasure to have you here.
(Excellent
)
27 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Annika & Joschua) for host
One month ago we spent two weeks at Armandos and Paulas place and we truly enjoyed this peaceful place on the beautiful island GC. We’ve already had quite a few workaway experiences and this was one of the best so far, as Armando is always open to recommendations and welcomes discussions so you can not only learn a lot but also be very creative… read more
12 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Carl)
Carl have been a lovely person with lovely energy. He always have had a very good actitud to work.
(Excellent
)
2 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carl) for host
I am greatful for the good and positive energy Amando shares generously and hope I could be as professional and handy in everything including organic farming when the time is coming :)
2 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah & Gregor)
Greg and Sarah are lovely people, who always accompany the day to day with a smile. From the first day they showed a very good predisposition to help in whatever was needed. People who are happy to share your time and space because they always bring you something positive. We will miss their delicious meals and their delicious cake. It has been a… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Gregor) for host
If we had to decribe our stay at Armando‘s in few words it would be:
Welcoming-fair-familiar-to be repeated!
Armando and Paula are warm-hearted open-minded people with an interesting background and a solid life philosophy and a lot of good views and opinions regarding many „life-topics“. They love to share their thoughts with you and are… read more
Welcoming-fair-familiar-to be repeated!
Armando and Paula are warm-hearted open-minded people with an interesting background and a solid life philosophy and a lot of good views and opinions regarding many „life-topics“. They love to share their thoughts with you and are… read more
28 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefany & Guillaume)
Personas maravillosas!! Ha sido todo un placer compartir este tiempo con Stefany y Guille, han ayudado mucho. Muy buena actitud predisposición para ayudar.
Lovely people, beautiful heart people!! Good attitude to work!!
Lovely people, beautiful heart people!! Good attitude to work!!
(Excellent
)
24 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Stefany & Guillaume) for host
Armando is a really nice person. He gave us everything we needed while we were staying in his Finca. We loved the place and how they treated us. Armando gave us the instructions of what to do and how to do it. We learned new technics and also new things. We liked the way we arranged the schedule because everyone was beneficiated. We did our best… read more
2 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
I spent a very good month at Armando's finca, a really nice house located in a very quite valley.
Armando is a person with good heart, i appreciated his honesty, his clear way of comunication, common sense, open-mindness, he's an intelligent person with a variegated background, he did and still does differents activities wich make him a person… read more
Armando is a person with good heart, i appreciated his honesty, his clear way of comunication, common sense, open-mindness, he's an intelligent person with a variegated background, he did and still does differents activities wich make him a person… read more
14 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marion ) for host
We had a good time with Armando and his lovely dogs in a very tranquil location. Work is hard but you will get rewarded with good food in a place which feels like set back in time with many cave houses, lovely nature and no light polution around. We enjoyed being there and i am sure one day we will meet again.
1 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Marion )
Lovely people!! Always good actitute to work. Nice to have people like Marion and Chris around.
(Excellent
)
3 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Emily & Megan) for host
Armando is a warm and welcoming host with a great sense of humour and lots of stories to share. The house is in a beautiful location in the mountains. If you love nature and want to escape while working hard and relaxing, this is the perfect workaway for you.
21 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily & Megan)
Emily and her sister Meg are lovely people! Always having a good actitud to help, nice and positive energy.
(Excellent
)
16 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Bartosz) for host
Armando is cool dude. I work for him now and then for a year now. He likes people who wants to help actually. In exchange for hard work he will reward you with much more.
