Help around the house, gardening, small DIY projects and maintenance tasks - enjoy the beautiful city of Sintra, Portugal

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    Hi! My name is Rafael and I own a medium size farm in Sintra, Portugal, We're a private homestead and the products we develop are only used for our own consumption, In fact, my day job is miles away from farming and agiculture, since I work in IT.
    I live alone with my two daughters (7 and 10 yo) which come and stay with me every two weeks.
    There's plenty of space around here, as you can imagine, and meeting new people, cultures and having some fun and enjoy a good company are some of my main goals.
    Sintra is an historic village and a major tourist destination famed for its picturesqueness, several historic palaces, castles, scenic beaches, parks and gardens. You can also take some time to enjoy the pool and our personal playground, if you're into exercise and training.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • 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

    You will be able to enjoy the beautiful town of Sintra and explore all its' picturesqueness. I can also teach you some Portuguese, if that's the case, and show you some of the most interesting spots around here, including the city of Lisbon. You'll be able to learn some "farming" skills and enjoy the quietness and peacefullness of living here. If you're interested, i can also teach some computer programming :)

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    I would really enjoy having some help around the house, with some basic tasks. I'm also starting my own garden, so it would be great if you have such skills. There are always some small DIY projects to complete and some maintenance tasks, such as basic wall painting, pateo cleaning, etc. If you speak a different language from Portuguese, I would love to learn from you. If you know how to cook some special dishes from your hometown, I would also love to try them out.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Portuguese: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    French: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You'll have your own room and your own bathroom.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I'm a busy man running a software company, so I'm pretty much busy from early in the morning up to dinner time. I really enjoy music (I play a few instruments and love to sing, let me know if you do too!), exercising/training and cooking. I love some good meal and a fine wine. If you're respectful and organized I believe we'll get along just fine.

    We're a private homestead and the products we develop are only used for our own consumption.

  • 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 have a pretty good internet connection all around the farm.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 2-4 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 284164696324

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