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--- January until April
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Hello, My name is Lea , I am an Israeli/Portuguese national but have been traveling most of my adult life and lived in many places around the globe, during all those years of traveling I met amazing people that opened their houses and hearts to me and it is a privilege to be in the position of a host and facilitate this experience for others.
I am a freelance mother with to 2 amazing kids, Yemaya my 16 years old teenage daughter, and Rei my 10 years old son, we live in a beautiful house surrounded by nature in the southwest of Portugal only a 10min drive to the beach and the cities of Lagos and Portimao.
We are a multilingual and multicultural family, the kids understand Hebrew and some Portuguese but we mostly speak English and my kids are not identified by nationality as we have been living in international communities all of their life and they attend alternative international schools.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
House and pet sitting
Interests
Beach
Nature
Sustainability
Van life
Self development
Writing
DIY & crafts
Yoga / Wellness
Dancing
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Although we will not be present during this time, travellers can benefit from the calm and mild winter environment of southern Portugal. Staying here offers space to slow down, connect with nature, and experience a simple and independent way of living surrounded by land and animals.
The area has an active local and international community, with opportunities for yoga, singing circles, and other gatherings. We are happy to help with connections and recommendations. This exchange suits people who enjoy autonomy, balance, and a relaxed rhythm while remaining socially connected if they wish.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for a caring and responsible person to help with pet sitting during the winter months while we travel to visit family for a few months.
The main responsibility is daily feeding and general care of our animals. We have a lovely female dog, Nel, a Border Collie mix who is very affectionate, gentle, and used to roaming freely around the land. We also have a one-year-old cat, Maizee, who enjoys the company of dogs and is well adapted to living alongside them.
You are welcome to come with your own pet, as long as all animals can get along calmly and respectfully.
In addition to pet care, we may occasionally ask for light maintenance tasks around the house if needed. Nothing demanding, just general care and attention to the space.
We live in a quiet Quinta, surrounded by nature and fruit trees, yet only a 15-minute drive from Portimão, Lagos, and the amazing beaches of the Algarve. This opportunity is best suited for someone reliable, independent, and comfortable with animals, who appreciates tranquility, nature, and a slower winter rhythm.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hebrew: Fluent
Portuguese: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
would be happy to work on my Portuguese
Accommodation
The accommodation will be in a separate studio apartment located in our garden. It is equipped with its own kitchen, workspace, a double bed, and a sofa. I usually use this space as my workspace for workshops and treatments, and you can think of it as a small personal temple. It is cozy, calm, and aesthetically cared for, and you will have full privacy.
In addition, there is a larger shared kitchen located near the swimming pool, which is also available for your use. It includes an oven and large refrigerators. In this area, you will also find hot showers and toilets.
Our main house will be rented out while we are away, so you will be sharing the land with other people. Each living area is separate, allowing everyone to have their own space and privacy.
What else ...
the house stand by itself but there is a little village café in a walking distance, there is a bus stop near by to the closest cities of Lagos and Portimao , tourist from around the world are coming here to cycle around as the roads are flat and the country view is beautiful, we are only 7 km from the south coast of Portugal , and if you like to learn how to surf there are many surf schools around and places to rent equipment.
We are 11km from a big lake with nature trails around it and you could also track on the Costa Vicenta trail that will take you on the coast line of the tip of Europe.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
the internet in my living room next to the router is very fast: 52 download 55 upload if no one is home you ae more then welcome to work from there. the internet has a good coverage around the house but might not get to your accommodation , you could always set up yourself in the big kitchen that also have a huge table ,the speed there is still fast enough (better then the local phone companies) 16 download 18 upload
Space for parking camper vans
you could potentially park your camper next to our outside kitchen, shower and toilets and have that extra space for yourself , I can provide connection to water and electricity. I also have a motorhome and we used to live in it before we settled down.
Can possibly accept pets
If they will get along with our female dog Nel ( 2.5 years old medium size) and our cat Maizee ( 1 year old very friendly with dogs )
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Maizee
Nel
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