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Hi, we are Carine (the Netherlands) and Ricardo (Portugal) and we are aiming to live an off-grid life at the coast in the north of Portugal. Our land lies between the ria de Aveiro and the Atlantic ocean in a forest that ends at the beach. We live together with our friend Virginie (Portugal), 4 dogs (of which one is blind), 3 cats, 5 horses and one pony.
We are an easy going couple that likes to surf, sail on our little sailboat in the ria de Aveiro and ride our horses and we keep an healthy lifestyle.
We started our project from scratch 3,5 years ago in a beautiful, peaceful environment.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Events & social
Farming
Culture
Music
Languages
Hitchhiking
History
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Art & design
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Water sports
Team sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Camping
Adventure sports
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The area we live is still quite traditional. You can find the traditional fisherman’s lifestyle (arte xavega). Ria de Aveiro is the biggest wetland in Portugal and it’s a famous bird watch area, including the beautiful flamingos. Also we have bikes to explore the surroundings. The ocean is at the end of our land with a big beach with only some fisherman visiting.
Help
We need help with maintenance on our off-the-grid project. There are always things to do, to improve, to organize. Sometimes the work is heavier and sometimes it’s more easy going. It can be from landscaping to moving woods, from taking care of our living spaces to building up a wood project. Also we have an adorable blind dog that needs to be looked after at times.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Accommodation
We have a very spacious tent for you to stay. We have shared compost toilets and a warm shower.
We have a shared kitchen which you are free to use and where we enjoy a vegan/vegetarian meals together.
What else ...
During your time off you can enjoy the empty beaches and the forest where you might spot an eagle, owl or fox or a dolphin in the ocean! Explore the ocean for a dive or some surf on of our nearby beaches with lifeguards. The interior ria you can use to go for a paddle or come for a sailing session with us. There are bikes to use to explore the surroundings or to go to a local shop, market or town. There are bike and birdwatch trails at our doorstep.
You can spend time with the dogs and/or horses in the forest and on the beach.
We are also near the beautiful cities of Porto and Aveiro that are both easily reachable by train.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We don’t have wifi but at some places on the land there is enough access to internet provider. Or there are cafés in the nearby area.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a big piece of land where a campervan is welcome
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
