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Host rating
100 %
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Last replied
11 Jul 2026
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Reply rate
100.0 %
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Feedback
8
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Min stay requested: at least a week
Details
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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!
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
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Interests
Beach
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Plant care
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
I have unlimited Wi-Fi at home.
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Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of space for any van/vehicle type!
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Can possibly accept pets
If you have a pet just let me know. I will try to make it work.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
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Every day of our stay (15 days) she was paying attention to our needs.
We worked at her house and her's son and doughter, making general maintenance tasks and share part of their lifes meanwhile with pleasure and joy.
It was … read more
Ana e Leo were a very special workaways. Very correct, they were very attentive to everything that needed to be done.
They were very helpful, they also helped with my daughter and sun around their house.
THANK you very much !
I am very grateful for everything they have given me.
Best of luck and happiness for … read more
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
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Every day of our stay (15 days) she was paying attention to our needs.
We worked at her house and her's son and doughter, making general maintenance tasks and share part of their lifes meanwhile with pleasure and joy.
It was … read more
Ana e Leo were a very special workaways. Very correct, they were very attentive to everything that needed to be done.
They were very helpful, they also helped with my daughter and sun around their house.
THANK you very much !
I am very grateful for everything they have given me.
Best of luck and happiness for … read more
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.
