Garden help, DIY and household tasks in Ilha do Pico Azores, Portugal

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  Description

  Ilha do Pico is like a Garden of Eden in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Overwhelming nature, culture, safety and nice people. It has a pleasant climate all year round (winter minimum 15 degrees, summer maximum 30 degrees). You can take several expedition trips such as whale watching, climbing Mount Pico, the highest mountain in Portugal, at 2,351 metres (7,713 ft) and visit the Unsesco sight typical vineyards.
  
  I have been living on Ilha do Pico for some years now and trying to find my way in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. It can be challenging sometimes... But this bleaches out with the overwhelming nature, safety, tranquility and friendly people you will find here.
  
  I am looking for Workawayers who can help around the house; garden, household chores and DIY projects. It would be a minimum stay of 3 weeks to a maximum of 7 weeks.
  
  If this appeals to you, I would like to hear from you!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will get to experience what a privilege it is to stay and live on Ilha do Pico. You get the chance to brush up or learn Portuguese or the other languages I speak.

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  Help

  In the coming period-May 2026 I am in need of someone who is able to help and assist with building raised garden beds, DIY and some other work in the garden. You will also do household chores when needed. July-November 2026 the work would also entail harvesting and food preservation.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  Portuguese: Beginner

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  You will have a bedroom for your own use. The house has a big garden with all kinds of fruits and I am experimenting on growing vegetables and herbs. I cook simple, healthy diners with mostly non-processed ingredients. If you smoke, you can only do so outside the house.

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  What else ...

  Workaway information Pico
  
  How to get here
  From Lisbon you can fly with TAP, Sata Airways, Azores Airways. If you are not able to book directly from Lisbon to Pico, you could book a flight to the Island Faial. Between the Island Faial and Pico is a ferry that takes 30 minutes. If you need to have a stayover in Lisbon I highly recommend Saint Jordi Hostel in Lisbon. It is cheap, clean and has a great ambience. When you arrive on Pico, I will pick you up by car.
  
  links
  flytap.com
  azoresairlines.pt
  saintjordihostels.com
  atlanticoline.pt
  
  What to bring
  The Azores have a mild, temperate maritime climate with high humidity (70-80%) year-round, characterized by mild winters and warm, pleasant summers. Temperatures rarely drop below 14 Celcius in winter or exceed 25 Celcius in summer, though weather is famously changeable—often described as having "four seasons in one day".
  
  Sturdy watertight shoes with a good profile. This as well mandatory might you want to climb Mount Pico.
  A good jacket with protection against wind and rain.
  Breathable, fast dry clothing. As the Island has a high humidity.
  Clothes you wear in layers. Between December-May it can be fresh and windy, feeling like 10 celcius, though within an hour this can change and feels like 25 celcius.
  Flipflops, watershoes to go swimming in the natural pools. There are no sand beaches on this Island.
  It would be greatly appreciated if you can get by on starters (bacteria culture) to make dairy products like Greek yoghurt, kefir and seeds of Celeriac, creeping thyme and bring them with you. Costs will be reimbursed. These products need to be ordered online. Shipping costs can be high and it takes weeks before it arrives here on the Island.
  
  What to do in your free time
  Swimming
  Hiking
  Climbing mount Pico
  Bike tours to explore the Island, in Pico do Lajes you can rent a e-bike for free
  Whale watching tours
  Sea fishing
  Kayaking
  Paddleboarding
  Yoga classes
  Chamaritta dance classes for beginners
  Visit the Unesco vineyards
  During the summer months in all weekends there are festas in one of the villages on the Island, with live music, dancing, food and drinks
  
  Rules of engagements
  Mutual respect: You can be who you are with your own values and norms. I expect you to treat me the same way. The world has become a place where people are very polarized. This remote Island is still calm and peaceful because human beings have more in common than they differ.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Internet connection is stable and reliable.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Dog/cat

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

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