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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
25 Oct 2025
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Description
I’m Alexandra, but my friends like to call me Xanxa. I was born in Mozambique, while my das was away for the Portuguese war in there. Other than that, I’m completely Portuguese! I’m a Math teacher and 4 years ago I decided I should move from a big city to a small village. It was a huge change, but it was worth it! Nowadays I use to take care of one of my grandchildren and there’s a lot to take care around, as I’m rebuilding an old house and I have some farm animals, as goats and hens!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
Interests
Beach
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Plant care
Art & design
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I will be glad to teach Portuguese language! Also, I’m happy to cook traditional food and show you around.
Help
As I moved here only 4 years ago, there’s a lot to do around the house, still, and also there’s always a lot to do with the garden and the animals. I’m a creative person and I’m always thinking about something new to do around! I love new projects when it’s about rebuilding, gardening or painting, but usually I have no time to finish it. Also, taking care of one baby every day makes my days super busy.
Languages spoken
Portuguese: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
I can provide a particular open space, with a private toilet and kitchen, with a double bed (insulated mattress).
What else ...
In the village where I’m located you’ll be able to wake up everyday in the middle of the nature with a Mountain View. You have regular bus from the village to the town (Alcobaça), and from there to the beaches around, like Nazare.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have unlimited Wi-Fi at home.
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of space for any van/vehicle type!
Can possibly accept pets
If you have a pet just let me know. I will try to make it work.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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I found her very very cute!
Sarah takes care of Finja with attention and calm.
Sarah is very empathetic and works very good. She work in the garden and vegetable garden, with wood…. and helping Esa in his… read more
Joel looked shy at the beginning but he quickly integrated into the house's routines.
He showed a lot of interest in the different activities carried out (cleaning the yard, harvesting, helping with small projects, playing with Chloe,...)
He is very kind, polite and… read more
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I found her very very cute!
Sarah takes care of Finja with attention and calm.
Sarah is very empathetic and works very good. She work in the garden and vegetable garden, with wood…. and helping Esa in his… read more
Joel looked shy at the beginning but he quickly integrated into the house's routines.
He showed a lot of interest in the different activities carried out (cleaning the yard, harvesting, helping with small projects, playing with Chloe,...)
He is very kind, polite and… read more
I miss them all terribly.
They treated me like a family member. What more could I want? I was sad to leave.
