The image depicts a two-story house with a pool and patio, surrounded by trees and greenery, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts an outdoor gym on a wooden deck, featuring exercise equipment, including a bench press, dumbbells, and a rowing machine, surrounded by lush greenery.
The image depicts a small, makeshift golf green with a golf club and ball, surrounded by rocks and a black golf bag in a dry, grassy area.
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The image depicts a vineyard with grapevines in various stages of growth, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a wire fence in the background.
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Help around our family home and vineyard while exploring Portugal, Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo

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If you are from outside of the EU and planning to visit Portugal to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  • Description

    Description

    I am English and moved to Portugal 3 years ago after working in finance in Luxembourg, I am semi-retired and building a family estate for me and my family. I am restoring a private vineyard on the estate, as well as landscaping the surrounding terrain. Help will include setting up irrigation systems, and new vine planting. It is a labour of love, not a business, for me and my family to enjoy into the future.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    Music
    History
    Gardening
    Photography
    Astronomy
    Fitness
    Nature
    Sailing / Boating
    Water sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    They will learn about vineyard establishment, as well as get to savour the Algarve - close to many historic spots from Roman and Moorish times, with nearby Tavira a postcard beautiful town. The village of Santa Catarina where the Quinta is based, is a short walk away with shops, cafes, restaurants, and tranquility.

  • Help

    Help

    2 acre vineyard, neglected and overgrown for 12 years, which is being recovered and restored, in Algarve, Portugal. There are other garden projects - building earth smiles around some trees to help water retention, and general land clear up.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    Learning Portuguese and Spanish

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    2 beds in 1 bedroom. Beautiful, modern house in secluded setting amongst rolling hills near Santa Catarina village close to Tavira.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Algarve beaches, local buses to Tavira & Sao Bras de Alportel - there are lovely local cafes and restaurants in the village of Santa Catarina, with nice walking trails. A good way to experience Portuguese village life yet being close to towns, transportation, even trips over to Spain. The house has keep-fit equipment and a rowing machine, and lovely land to explore and relax.

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    A little more information

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      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Good parking area

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    My animals / pets

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