Landscaping and other outdoor projects in cortijo in Niguelas, near Granada, Spain

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  Description

  We are Tim (originally from Australia, retired from working for humanitarian agencies) and Helga (borh in Granada, lived many years in Ireland, furniture restorer and artist). We have three large amiable dogs and two cats. Our cortijo is primarily planted with olives, but also almond, cherry, nispero, kaki, grapes, quince and citrus.
  
  Accommodation will be in a self-contained rental apartment.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Farmstay help
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Travelers can improve their English and/or Spanish, learn about olives and learn and Andalucian culture.

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  Help

  We own a cortijo (small farm) in Niguelas, Granada Province, Andalucia, We are looking for a volunteer(s) for the second week of October and again for the second week of December.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: Fluent

  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.
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  Accommodation

  Helpers are accommodated in a self contained apartment that we normally use for short rental. We enjoy cooking and provide a range of healthy meals, vegetarian if preferred.

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  What else ...

  There is a lot to do in the area. The cortijo is situated on the borders of the Sierra Nevada National Park. A paradise for hikers. There are a variety of easy and demanding walks starting right outside the house. There are regular buses from the village to Granada, the coast and pueblos blancos of the Alpujarra.

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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?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Dora

  Half Labrador, half Spanish mastiff. Super friendly.

  LEONA

  Large and friendly Spanish mastiff.

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