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Description
My name is Maria and I live between Athens, Crete and Berlin. I am taking over the private house of my grandparents, so I need help with the reconstruction of the house and the garden. The village Zaros is located in a typical Cretan village in the mountains, 30 min away from the southern beaches and is known for its lake and its hiking trail up the mountains.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will interact with my family and learn all sorts of plants, vegetables and herbs that grow in Crete. You will learn the customs of the village by meeting the local people, you will eat traditional food and learn how to take care of a farm.
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WorkAway in the mountains of Crete in the village Zaros
Experience life in the beautiful countryside in Zaros, 30 minutes away from the sea. Enjoy stunning mountain and hiking trails.
Help welcome with gardening, stonework, painting and building things out of wood, therefore people with carpentry skills are welcome.
If you are interested tell us about yourself and your plans. We look forward to welcoming you!
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Accommodation
The room is cozy and Internet is available.
In your free time you can hang out in many of the terraces, in the hammocks, or in the garden. Bicycles are also available to explore the surrounding area.
Food can be prepared in the vintage shared kitchen with provided ingredients, although sometimes my mother cooks warm traditional food.
What else ...
On your time off, you can go to the lake or to the village or take the hike up to the mountains. There is a bus that goes to the closest city or I can give you a ride.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good internet connection.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours per day, 5 days per week
Feedback (4)
Maria 's place is spacious and blessed with fine views, endless food, and as much fresh OJ as you can handle.… read more
Maria and her family were really friendly, they took me in right away and my fellow volunteers were awesome as well.
We worked Monday to Friday between 9-13, which wasn’t hard, we distributed tasks… read more
He helped us clean the whole garden, build a wooden floor, create a stone path and
do a lot of farm work. He is strong, resilient and reliable and a good teamplayer.
I totally recommend him.
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Maria 's place is spacious and blessed with fine views, endless food, and as much fresh OJ as you can handle.… read more
Maria and her family were really friendly, they took me in right away and my fellow volunteers were awesome as well.
We worked Monday to Friday between 9-13, which wasn’t hard, we distributed tasks… read more
He helped us clean the whole garden, build a wooden floor, create a stone path and
do a lot of farm work. He is strong, resilient and reliable and a good teamplayer.
I totally recommend him.
