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Help preserve damaged olive trees in Palvarinho, near Castelo Branco, Portugal

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    I’m Alberto.
    53 years old.
    I’m as anesthesia doctor from Aveiro but working at public hospital in Castelo Branco.
    A few months ago bought 2 hct of old olives and a small forrest.

    Like everyone who lives in this area, having olive trees is very important. It’s not a business.
    There’s lot of olive trees. In bad shape some. And they are my mane goal, restoring them with local knowledge and help.

    It’s in Rabadão- Palvarinho, 7 Km from Castelo Branco.

    The next land went on sale and executed the neighborhood right. So more 7 hct ( more old olives) but a lot of no nothing land, but a beautiful cork forrest. So a lot of reflorestation to do in the future.
    But I was neighbor of a lovely farm of a couple who did a wonderful and beautiful job recovering a 2 hct close to mine, decided to go back to their country and sold me their little paradise.

    Tiny house, solar and gas based, water independent ( a deep and an old well) a small tank (little pool)…


    I have some ideas to share, but a world to learn,…

    Alberto

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    It will be me hosting and sharing the place.

    Do you consider staying here for some time ( weeks, months, more,..) working here, coworking,…

    Single, couples or families.

  • Help

    Help

    I need a lot of help but it’s a long project.
    First looking for the small farm very well arranjed. Doing some agriculture, caring for the olive tress and fruit trees.
    And doing reflorestation with local trees.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    Portuguese: Intermediate

    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a tiny house with 2 small bedrooms, bathroom, shower

    The best option is to provide ingredients and some money to food expenses.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The place is close to a national road, 1 km from Palvarinho village and 7km from Castelo Branco city.
    There bus station nearby.
    For long I’ve been a couch surfer host in Porto, where I worked and a pilgrim host there.
    I have a small house in old town of Castelo Branco city and I intent to renovate the level floor as a pilgrims albergue (Caminho de Santiago Nascente), but that’s another society project.
    I don’t have a special rule, except no smoking inside the house.
    And be respectful with everyone.
    Pets are very welcome, I don’t have any in the property.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    I don’t have internet

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is place for motorhome/ camper but there’s the tiny house available

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    No problem. But the land isn’t fenced and there’s the national road closed bye. I have to clean some land and after I will fence it.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 215855785371

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A small white cabin with black shutters sits on grass, surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky. A patio with chairs is attached, peaceful rural setting.
This image shows a countryside landscape with green grass, scattered trees, and a small above-ground pool. Part of a stone building is visible on the right.
A small rustic stone building with a red roof sits amid green grassy land and large trees under a cloudy sky, surrounded by natural countryside scenery.
This image shows solar panels installed on a grassy field surrounded by trees, under a partly cloudy sky, near a rural house, promoting clean energy.
A man takes a selfie on a wooden walkway beside a flowing stream, surrounded by lush green forest. Another person walks ahead, enjoying nature.

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