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Join our multicultural family and explore Ericeira, Portugal

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    My wife, daughter and I are French and American and moved to Portugal 3 years ago. We are based on two neighbouring properties in nature, 5 minutes from a renowned local surf beach, 15 min from Ericeira and 25 min from Sintra; 50 min from Lisbon.

    On one of our properties, we host a forest school for children ages 3-5, where our daughter attends on weekdays from 9am-5pm. On this property we built a dome house where we will be living and have a smaller dome for events, immersive journeys, music, yoga as well as a wood fire sauna.

    The caravan has running water, electricity, internet, and an outdoor compost bathroom and shower.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are French and American and speak both languages. The other families who attend the forest school on our property are all international. Our forest is a point of passage for many locals, as such, there is plenty of opportunity to practice your Portuguese.

  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

    This host is looking for Au pair help.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are in the process of building a primary school for kids ages 6-11.
    We are looking for experienced teachers who would like to live on-site and lead the teaching as well as collaborate with us in further developing the project.

    We are looking for someone who loves kids, wants to be in nature, is flexible and comfortable with a variety of tasks. In exchange we provide a beautiful living arrangement in nature and time in a welcoming family environment.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    Portuguese: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have your own on-site caravan (7m long - fully kitted). The caravan is spacious and has a lovely view overlooking the forest. The caravan has running water, electricity, internet, and an outdoor bathroom, and is separate from the house so you have your private space - it is effectively a stand-alone studio for a couple.

    Regarding meals, you have your own kitchen and you can use our car or bicycle if you want to head to the local market/supermarkets. On the whole, you will be mostly autonomous for dining.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    When not helping, you can borrow our car to visit the nearby area, or borrow a surfboard and hit the beach which is a short walk from the forest. We are at the heart of a World Surf Reserve. There are many breaks depending on conditions and levels. The forest is located above Praia de Vigia (a beautiful wild beach) and 5 min from Praia de Sao Juliao (a good beginner beach). We also have mountain bikes you can borrow or go for long trail runs.
    For city activities, we are located 15 min from Ericeira, 25 min from Sintra, and 50 min from Lisbon by car.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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