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18 Mar 2025
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Description
I have a beautiful villa in the western algarve. I am in a little village just outside Lagos. 6 minute drive to the beach. Lovely walks, two cafes within walking distance and on the bus routes.
Multiple beautiful beaches surround us as well as countryside and woodland.
I live with my two young children (4 and 7 years), our dog, cats and our chickens.
I have approximately 3 acres of land to maintain.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The language and the culture. I’m in a very Portuguese village. Lots of municipal events are organised in lagos. Sample the food, enjoy the beaches and wander the town.
Help
I have an house and about 3 acres so there is always stuff to do in the house and garden. I am on a hill so it’s quite manual going up and down. :-)
As well as garden help, I am also looking for help with cleaning.
I am also open to an exchange of marketing/sales skills
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Beginner
Accommodation
In exchange you’ll have a bed in an en-suite room with private terrace
** I also have a space for a Campervan from February 2025. I am happy to run electricity out to you if needed, and there is an outdoor toilet you can use. Happy to give use of the washing machine. **
What else ...
Helping hours are super flexible and you’re not tied to certain times each day. There’s lots to do in your free time and it’s best to have a car. Visit the fort in Sagres, wander the mountains of monchique or just head to Lagos and explore town a little.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes I have a decent Wi-Fi connection and there is a desk in the room. There are also a few coworking spaces in Lagos, and generally all the cafes are quiet this time of year.
Space for parking camper vans
Yes. Happy to run an extension lead out and give use of washing machine and bathroom if needed. 😊
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Karl just got on with things! I was able to explain things once, and he just… read more
The working hours were very flexible, which I really appreciated. My tasks included gardening, sweeping, a bit of pet… read more
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Karl just got on with things! I was able to explain things once, and he just… read more
The working hours were very flexible, which I really appreciated. My tasks included gardening, sweeping, a bit of pet… read more
The three of us helped with gardening, weeding (still sorry for accidentally getting rid of your mint!!), removing lots of stones from the kid's playground and securing the chicken-fence.
Laura was such a nice and welcoming Host, we are still very thankful… read more
Among other things he has built me a wood store out of pallets, painted internally and externally and done loads in the garden (digging, cutting, weeding, etc).
He is also really happy to share his language skills, although… read more
They were happy to take on any jobs from weeding to painting and moving wood. They only stayed a few days as were travelling around but were really friendly and helped me out.
Hope we'll meet again!
They were extremely knowledgable and capable, completing loads of work, from building a bike store from pallets, to painting and fixing taps.
I’d be thrilled to host them… read more
They got on well with my children and our other workawayers, and I would welcome them back.
Laura is a busy Mum so practicing my Portuguese with her was not easy (from a time perspective) but Laura gave me pointers and certainly helped my very basic… read more
