Join our hidden paradise in Las Lanchuelas, Spain

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  Description

  Join our Hidden Paradise in the Mountains of Extremadura
  
  We are Astrid and Sander, a Dutch couple who followed our hearts to a quiet hillside in Lanchuelas, Spain. Our home is a sanctuary surrounded by ancient cork oaks, fruit trees, and the sound of silence. We share this land with our chickens, friendly dogs, and an incredible variety of birds.
  
  Life here is lived under the Milky Way (we’re in one of Europe’s darkest stargazing spots!) and off the beaten track. We are looking for like-minded people who love nature, animals, and the magic of outdoor living. If you’re looking for a peaceful place to contribute and experience the "Hobbit-feel" of our valley, you are more than welcome!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Events & social

  

  Van life

  

  Technology

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Hitchhiking

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Carpentry

  

  Art & design

  

  Architecture

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We love to do conversations that wil be deeper then :good morning, how are you doing.... the simple life without distraction in this area of Europe, invites you to be aware of what we really need. It attracts people who have a big heart for nature and want to contribute to preserve and take care of the land in a conscious way. We are part of a multi cultural little community area, with people from all different countries are connected and a lot of different initiatives can be visited. Portugese, Spanish, English, Dutch, German Asain, American, all cultures and languages are represented. And all share the love for nature and real silence, for the absence of highways and industry has a big impact. Think about yoga, naturewalks, climbing, but also natural wine making, all kind of handcrafts to learn if you would like to.On the other hand, the little village nearby, is really really Spanish life at core. Do you shopping in the morning, and the village is flooded with (mostly older) Spanish people doing their groceries and talking to each other, in the street, at the supermarket, everywhere you see and hear the Spanish way of living around, for there are hardly any tourists.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  The help we need is: Gardening at our kitchen garden, maintaining the grounds, harverd some trees. We have wood and lots of stones, so you can make something with it and explore if you are an artist :-). The help we need is at the house and land were we live. your'e place is totally fine and finished and ready for a paradise stay. Also do we have a perfect outdoor shower and dry toilet for you! In the tent there is also the possibility for cooking and make thee or coffee and a little frige. So you wont mis anything and if there is something, we will try to provide for you. Have a nice stay :-)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  French: Intermediate
  German: Beginner
  Spanish: 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

  We have a safaritent (4 x 6m) at youre proposel, outdoor shower (hot water) and an compost toilet. You can also make coffee/thee and a little cooking in the tent and there is a coolingbox. You can share diner with us in the evening.

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  What else ...

  This place is nice for walking, fishing, climbing, bicycle, bird watching, hiking. You can use the quad to go to the village (20min) and transport from airport Lisboa is easy by bus to Portalegre and we will pick you up.

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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 by Starlink at our house and there is 5g at the tent.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  See our park4night

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We have 2 nice young dogs, so......

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Lama

  

  Tula

  I am the sister of Lama. I am just over one year and very friendly

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