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We’re a Dutch family living in Spain, surrounded by our dogs, chickens, and sunshine. We own a charming old hotel in the picturesque hamlet of Las Mellizas (Álora), just a stone’s throw from the famous Caminito del Rey and El Chorro.
Our property is nestled in the enchanting Andalusian countryside, where rugged mountains meet lush orchards full of citrus and olive trees.
This place is our dream — and every corner reflects the love we have for this magical region. We’d love for you to come share in it.
Far from the hustle and bustle of city life, you'll find peace and inspiration here. Picture this: golden hour light bathing the mountains in pink and amber, the scent of oranges in the air, and the gentle rhythm of life on the campo.
We’re currently welcoming volunteers who’d like to join us in day-to-day life on the finca — helping with creative and practical projects such as light painting, gardening, decorating, or assisting in small repairs alongside us or local craftsmen. It’s a great opportunity to learn new skills and experience authentic Andalusian country life.
You’ll also be part of maintaining and enjoying our large Mediterranean garden — helping with watering, pruning, planting vegetables, or gathering fruit depending on the season. We love exchanging ideas about sustainable gardening and local traditions, and there’s always something new to learn from one another.
There’s plenty of time to explore too: hike or climb in the world-famous El Chorro, visit Málaga and its vibrant cultural scene, or relax on the beaches of the Costa del Sol — all within easy reach.
In exchange, we offer a private bedroom with your own bathroom, good food, and a place to truly connect with nature (and with us).
Curious? Excited? Send us a message — we’d love to hear from you and welcome you into our little Andalusian adventure.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Movies & TV
Pets
Farming
Plant care
Books
Music
Cooking & food
Animals
Adventure sports
Mountain
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can immerse yourself in the Spanish culture and language. We live in the middle of a beautiful area with lots of hiking and climbing.
You can learn about gardening, building and being a part of a bigger project.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We’re slowly bringing our old house back to life and love having volunteers who enjoy being part of that process — giving a hand with painting, decorating, light DIY, or helping our local builders from time to time. There’s also plenty to do outside, from watering and weeding to harvesting in the vegetable garden.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis 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
You’ll be staying in a private room inside our old hotel building, located on the property. Your space includes a cozy bedroom with a comfortable queen-sized bed and a private ensuite bathroom — perfect for relaxing after a day of helping out or exploring the surroundings.
You can also use your own kitchen, equipped with a fridge with freezer compartment, gas stove, coffee maker, and kettle.
Other facilities include:
– A sunny terrace to relax and enjoy the view
– Fast and reliable Wi-Fi
– Fresh towels and bed linen
This setup gives you plenty of privacy and independence, while still being part of our little Andalusian adventure.
What else ...
We could arrange transport from the trainstation in Las Mellizas and Álora.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have high speed internet available
Space for parking camper vans
We have beautiful places in the garden to park your camper.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
We have five chickens who kindly give us fresh eggs in exchange for food, water, and the occasional toy.
Poppy
Poppy is a stray cat — though she certainly doesn’t see herself that way. She chose our casita as her home, and now she lives there as if she’s always owned the place.
Jolly (3 years)
We found him as a really sick puppy on the street. He turned out to be a great dog. Really sweet, he loves to cuddle and to play.
John
We got this dog with the house — he’s a big sweetheart, but a bit shy around new people. He won’t come close at first, but once he gets used to you, he’ll happily keep you company from a distance.
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The work was fine and I was never put in discomfort with doing something that didn’t make me feel comfortable. I mowed the grass in the entire garden, harvested olives and also helped with some simple… read more
He did a fantastic job mowing the entire garden and clearing all the weeds around the casita — everything looked so much better afterwards.
We also had really nice conversations and shared some good laughs. Davide is kind, easygoing, and respectful. He’s always welcome back here… read more
They are hardworking, humble, helpful, and full of positive energy. We also learned a lot of Spanish thanks to their patience and kindness. It was such a… read more
They brought great energy — enthusiastic, friendly, and easy to have around. During their stay, they did a fantastic job cleaning all the old stones on the terrace around our house, which was no small task. They also took great care of our dog, which I really appreciated. They were reliable, and added a… read more
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The work was fine and I was never put in discomfort with doing something that didn’t make me feel comfortable. I mowed the grass in the entire garden, harvested olives and also helped with some simple… read more
He did a fantastic job mowing the entire garden and clearing all the weeds around the casita — everything looked so much better afterwards.
We also had really nice conversations and shared some good laughs. Davide is kind, easygoing, and respectful. He’s always welcome back here… read more
They are hardworking, humble, helpful, and full of positive energy. We also learned a lot of Spanish thanks to their patience and kindness. It was such a… read more
They brought great energy — enthusiastic, friendly, and easy to have around. During their stay, they did a fantastic job cleaning all the old stones on the terrace around our house, which was no small task. They also took great care of our dog, which I really appreciated. They were reliable, and added a… read more
He is a calm, respectful and hard-working young man. During his stay, he mowed our entire garden with great care and dedication — a big job that he completed thoroughly and independently. While we had some nice conversations, Vigor is also very comfortable working on his own and doesn't… read more
We were all thinking together about the work we could do to develop the different projects and our ideas were always taken into account with kindness. We learn about a lot of things with all of the… read more
