Profile information
Host rating
80 %
Last replied
19 Apr 2024
Reply rate
55.6 %
Usually responds within 2 days
Feedback
2
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Details
Description
Rescue my Finca please! I am English and have lived in Spain for many years and also in France. I teach english as a foreign language, love cooking and playing tennis. My Finca has a small house and pool with stunning views of rolling hills dotted with olive trees. There are many fruit trees, birds, insects and my cats. Nature is all around but it sometimes takes over then the Finca needs a little TLC - tender, loving care and lots of strimming!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I used to teach English as a foreign language and also speak Spanish and French. I love Andalucia and there is so much life going on in the town with processions and fiestas. Malaga is nearby, Cordoba, Sevilla, Granada just two hours away. I can give you some cooking tips and show you how to make the best paella.
Help
I have lots of orange and lemon trees and have just planted some avocado trees. The rest of the garden needs regular strimming too. It has an irrigation system but always needs maintenance.There are walls that need painting and a lovely swimming pool to clean regularly.
I will provide tools and gloves but you will need old jeans and working boots.
I welcome Workaways with vans and I can also pick you up at the bus station in Alhaurin el Grande (5Km).
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: FluentThis 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 is in a brick built Casita with two single beds.
What else ...
A car would be very useful but there is a good bus service to Malaga where you can hire bikes and I'm happy to show you around the area to see Mijas, Ronda, and Marbella.
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?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
The tasks are varied, preparing a vegetable garden, fruit picking, painting, looking after cats (and some newly acquired kittens), general gardening and tidying up.
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Spent three weeks doing maintenance on the the finca and looking after the cats
Thank you a great host I will certainly visit again
Feedback
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(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
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Communication:
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The tasks are varied, preparing a vegetable garden, fruit picking, painting, looking after cats (and some newly acquired kittens), general gardening and tidying up.
There… read more
Spent three weeks doing maintenance on the the finca and looking after the cats
Thank you a great host I will certainly visit again
