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Description
We are Olga and Alvaro. We grew up in the Netherlands and Uruguay, respectively, after living in the prairies of the U.S. for 16+ years we have now made our home in the Azores and the Algarve. Currently we both work part time, remotely. Good food, hosting friends and family, exploringPortugal and outdoors activities are some of our favorite things. We are proud and grateful for having 3 major projects and hosted travelers for over 2 years. We have been super impressed by the work of the volunteers, and enjoy their positive, creative energy every day.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Pets
Farming
Culture
Plant care
Animals
Outdoor activities
Beach
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Cultural Exchange 🌍
We love connecting with people from all over the world — and even though we’re not always on-site, we make time to get to know our volunteers, share stories, and support your stay.You will also get a chance to visit the historic city of Monchique and the mountain of Foia nearby, as well as the beautiful beaches of the Algarve.
Help
Gardening
Caring for Coco - our peacock
Painting: Help on both the interior and exterior.
General tasks, including maintaining the garden and cleaning up.
We welcome anyone with a willingness to learn , contribute, work and live independently .
Cultural Immersion: Experience the cultural heritage of Monchique, fellow workawayers and of course ourselves!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Portuguese: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Accommodation
Spacious solar-powered house with garden, located VERY REMOTELY in the hills between Monchique en Sao Marcos da Serra, Algarve. Pool available. It is an old, mostly renovated house.
What else ...
If you have your own transportation, love being in nature, and enjoy thinking creatively and taking initiatives, reach out to us. We're eager to welcome you and share this experience.🌿
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Wifi is available, but can be spotty depending on weather. Cellphone Towers in the area recently upgraded - yay!
Space for parking camper vans
Room for 1 campervan
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Nina (5 years)
Our little dalmatian
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To start with Olga and Alvaro are warm and very kind hosts, Nina is a lovely dog, and the house with the view was amazing.
Thank you both so much for hosting us and everything you've done for us.
Their warmth and positive attitude truly… read more
From very first moment, they welcomed us very warmly and showed us plenty of places around the island. Olga and Alvaro are such a lovely couple, always kind and helpful, Nina is very a smart, well behaved lovely dog🫶🏼🐾
The renovation project on… read more
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To start with Olga and Alvaro are warm and very kind hosts, Nina is a lovely dog, and the house with the view was amazing.
Thank you both so much for hosting us and everything you've done for us.
Their warmth and positive attitude truly… read more
From very first moment, they welcomed us very warmly and showed us plenty of places around the island. Olga and Alvaro are such a lovely couple, always kind and helpful, Nina is very a smart, well behaved lovely dog🫶🏼🐾
The renovation project on… read more
Thank you, Edoardo and Patrick for your help!
It was a wonderful time, thanks in part to the freedom they gave me in the volunteer work, and I also had the opportunity to explore the beautiful island of Santa Maria.
I also had the pleasure of spending a few lovely days with Nina, their loyal… read more
The work was relaxed, and we’re really grateful for the total flexibility you… read more
Thank you Dory, for sharing your… read more
