Learn about horses and agriculture in a rural setting in Odiáxere, Portugal

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  Description

  We are a horse farm and agricultural holding on Portugal's south coast. Our 7-hectare property includes four vineyards, a pine forest, and over 150 carob trees, as well as orange trees and native shrubs and trees; we also have a vegetable garden for self-sufficiency and a large duck pond. We keep many horses, dogs, cats, and donkeys. We are a young family committed to the goal of living as self-sufficiently as possible in the future. We have our own groundwater source, which we use to irrigate the entire property.
  
  We clarify that volunteers will not be involved in commercial, profit-oriented activities such as the breeding and training of horses.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Light gardening

  Animal Care
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  Interests

  

  Farming
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Here, you can learn how to properly handle and care for horses; we have years of experience in breeding, grooming, and training them. If you would rather put your practical skills to the test, we have plenty of projects, both large and small, that we successfully complete as a team. Many people prefer spending their time in the garden; here, you can learn how to sow, harvest, and tend to fresh, local vegetables, even during the hot summer months. We enjoy cooking as a team, naturally making great use of produce from our garden, and our meals are predominantly vegan or vegetarian.
  
  The small village of Odiáxere is within walking distance, featuring a weekly market, three small grocery stores, and restaurants. The beaches and the beautiful city of Lagos (perfect for sightseeing) are just a ten-minute drive away. Naturally, there are also plenty of opportunities for hiking and cycling, as well as surfing and other water sports.
  
  We speak German, English, and Portuguese, and we love exchanging ideas and learning from one another. English is the primary language here, as people from many different cultures meet and interact at the farm.

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  Help

  Harvesting, planting, gardening, animal care
  We have dogs, cats, horses, and donkeys, as well as four vineyards, a pine forest, and carob trees. Our vegetable garden also requires regular attention.
  You will learn how to handle and care for the horses, as well as how to sow and harvest crops. Naturally, there are also occasional DIY/repairs to be done.
  
  Room and board are included in exchange for four hours of help per day.
  If you are interested in volunteering with us, please get in touch.

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  Languages spoken

  German: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  You have either a private room or a shared flat with other volunteers. Even Caravans are in planning for the future
  
  We eat in morning together. After breakfast we start tasks. Then we cook lunch together. In de evening everybody is free to cook for himself or with others together. Some people want to stay at the beach in the evening. So evening is open kitchen

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  What else ...

  We are close to Lagos I. The Algarve. Surrounded from beautiful beaches. And close to the Fisherman's trail

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Soleiko

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