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Immerse yourself in Portuguese lifestyle while taking care of our house and cat in Ponte da Barca, Portugal

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If you are from outside of the EU and planning to visit Portugal to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    Help needed to look after a cat.

    We are a french couple living in Portugal since 2018.
    We spent the last 3 years renovating our little house.
    We are now starting a vegetable garden in permaculture.

    We are based near the Geres park, where there are lots of wonderful walks and also natural pools. You will also find few typical village near by.

    There is accomodation and access to a kitchen

    Good wifi

    Set in gardens and huge outdoor space

    If you wish you can also help in the garden

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    House & pet sitting
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The surrounding area is typical of portuguese country living.
    We will be happy to share our knowledge in medecinal plants and fermented food.

  • Help

    Help

    Taking care of a cat during our holidays, in exchange you have a free accomodation

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Portuguese: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    Bedroom with private bathroom and private WC

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Mike

Host ref number: 357875416743

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