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Welcome to our small and peaceful home nestled in nature near Coimbrão, on Portugal’s beautiful west coast 🌿
We are a retired international couple who enjoy sharing a calm, meaningful lifestyle close to the ocean, forests, and traditional village life.
Our home is located just 10 minutes from the beach and surrounded by pine forests, sand dunes, and hiking trails in the Pinhal de Leiria. Nearby you’ll find cozy coffee places, a church, old village buildings, and a strong sense of local community.
We host 1–2 Workaway volunteers at a time and value a relaxed, respectful atmosphere with real cultural exchange.
We speak Portuguese, German, English, and French, and enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds.
Previously, we had our first positive experiences hosting on our old farm ( Quinta dos Sarilhos ).
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Living with us means experiencing the Portuguese way of life, mixed with international influences.
Our home is special because it combines:
🌍 Cultural exchange (Portuguese, German & international perspectives)
🌱 Slow living close to nature
🛠️ Hands-on learning in gardening, DIY, and small farm life
You can learn about:
Gardening and planting trees
Vine care and small-scale food growing
Simple DIY crafts and maintenance projects
Daily Portuguese traditions, food habits, and village life
In return, we appreciate open-mindedness, curiosity, and shared conversations. We enjoy cooking together, exchanging stories, and learning from each other’s experiences.
Help
We are looking for help with light to moderate outdoor and creative tasks, depending on the season and motivation:
Gardening & planting trees
Maintaining nature areas
Painting or small renovation projects (e.g. wooden house)
Occasional DIY or craft projects
⏰ 4–5 hours per day, flexible schedule
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
French: Intermediate
English: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
As a multi-lingual couple, we are always open for cultural and language exchanges to improve our current skills and explore similar languages, such as spanish or italian.
Accommodation
You will stay in a private room with your own toilet and shower, offering comfort and privacy.
Our property also includes:
🏊♂️ A swimming pool
🐔 Chickens, a goose, fish pond, turtle
🌿 Well-kept natural surroundings and a small farm atmosphere
What else ...
What to Do in Your Free Time
There’s plenty to explore nearby:
🚲 Cycling & hiking in Pinhal de Leiria
🏖️ Beaches like Praia da Vieira and Lagoa da Ervideira
🌊 Famous big waves in Nazaré or Figueira da Foz (≈45 min)
🏙️ Porto & Lisbon reachable in about 1.5 hours
🌅 Sand dune viewpoints & nature walks
Public transport is available nearby, and bicycles can be used locally. Our location is easy to reach even without a car.
🚆 Monte Redondo has a train station with connections to larger cities, and car pickup can be arranged upon request.
🚌 There is a local bus RDL (Rodoviaria de Lis) to Vieira de Leiria, Monte Redondo and Marinha Grande, with onward connections to bigger cities such as Lisbon and Coimbra. This makes traveling along the coast simple and flexible for volunteers.
1. To Vieira de Leiria: RDL (Rodoviaria de Lis) route 960/627 provides a direct link from Coimbrão to Vieira de Leiria (roughly 10–15 min ride). For example, buses arriving at Coimbrão at 09:30 continue on to Vieira at 10:25. No transfer is needed.
2. To Monte Redondo: The same RDL service goes on to Monte Redondo (station) without change. Coimbrão→Monte Redondo takes about 10 minutes by bus. Monte Redondo is a key hub (with CP rail service to Coimbra) and also connects by local bus to Vale da Bajouca/Leiria.
3. To Marinha Grande: Some RDL runs (line 627) extend from Monte Redondo through Coimbrão all the way to Marinha Grande. For instance, a bus might run from Coimbrão (Igreja) at ~15:30 to Monte Redondo then terminate at Marinha Grande (Terminal). This gives access to the larger town of Marinha Grande without transfers.
If you’re looking for a peaceful place, meaningful exchange, and nature-based living, we’d be happy to welcome you 🌞
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good, reliable internet, comfortable furniture, and a very quiet environment, making the place suitable for digital nomads or remote workers who value tranquility and nature. Stays combining volunteering and remote work are open for discussion, depending on the period and availability.
Space for parking camper vans
We also offer a private parking area suitable for one small to medium-sized campervan. The spot is surrounded by trees and nature, providing beautiful views and a calm atmosphere, ideal for travelers who enjoy van life while still being part of our shared space.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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