Join us at our home and a small Olive Grove and Grape Vines in the Guadalest Valley, Alicante, Spain

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  Description

  Hi, my name is Barbara Silk, an active retired female living in Abdet/Confrides, Alicante Region of the North Costa Blanca. We relocated from England to Spain five years ago and enjoying the move.
  
  
  We have land of 4,600m2 full of olive trees over 5 terraces on the side of the mountain here in the Gaudalest Valley. The land is 20 minutes drive from our house.
  
  We have ongoing projects such as landscaping, irrigation and generally making the land more accessible and easier to maintain. Dry stone walls are always in need of repair or building. We have many olive trees and quite a few Grape Vines. The aim is to ensure we have a good harvest from all the trees. We also plan to plant citrus trees and a vegetable garden.
  
  I am a Christians and therefore follow Christian principles. I attend Church on Sundays and sometimes during the week either in person or via Zoom. I also teach English Online.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Beach

  

  Plant care

  

  Charity work

  

  Culture

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Technology

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Music

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Gardening
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Benefit from a mixture of English and Caribbean culture, especially cooking and immerse into the English language speaking.
  
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  NOT A GOOD FIT IF
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  • You’re looking for a party atmosphere
  • You avoid physical work
  • You need constant direction or structure

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  Help

  A mix of practical outdoor tasks:
  
  • Gardening (planting, watering, maintenance)
  • Light building & DIY projects
  • General land care
  
  The work is varied and hands-on—perfect for couples who enjoy doing things together.
  
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  WHY THIS SUITS COUPLES
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  We’ve found couples fit especially well here because you can:
  
  • Work side by side
  • Stay motivated together
  • Enjoy your free time as a team
  
  
  • 4–5 hours per day
  • 5 days per week
  • Usually mornings (afternoons free)
  
  Life here is calm and grounded.
  
  Think fresh air, physical work, shared meals, and quiet evenings.
  Some days are social, others more independent—it’s a balanced rhythm.
  
  You’ll enjoy this if you:
  
  • Like nature and simple living
  • Are both reliable and proactive
  • Don’t mind getting your hands dirty
  • Are looking for a shared experience, not just accommodation

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I teach English as a second Language and I am also learning Spanish
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  Accommodation

  We offer room and board in exchange for help. A room with bunk beds, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and living room. Christians or non-Christians but who are non-smokers and non-alcoholic drinkers nor people who swear or uses foul language. Families with children are welcome. Kitchen is open for self-catering if desired.
  
  • Accommodation suitable for two (own private room, own bathroom, the use of the kitchen)
  • 2–3 simple, good meals per day
  • A peaceful natural environment
  • Time to relax, explore, and enjoy the surroundings

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  What else ...

  Helpers are free to occupy their time-off in whatever way they like. There are many Walking and Cycling routes in the area, as well as restaurants and bars in the surrounding Villages and larger Towns Callosa den Sarria, Polop,La Nucia, Albir (beach), Alfaz del pi, , Altea(beach) and Benidorm (beach) about 45 minutes drive. Helpers are quite welcome to just hang out at home with the family. There is a local bus that runs three times a day Monday to Friday, two times on Saturday but not on Sundays. Timetable available.
  
  • Minimum stay: 1 to 2 weeks
  • Location: near Guadalest Valley, Alicante

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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

  we have a good internet connection up to 1gb speed upload and download

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Plenty of parking in the village for camper vans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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