A woman sits on a sandy cliff with three dogs, surrounded by greenery and a body of water in the background, enjoying a moment together.
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A woman is riding a hydrofoil on the water\'s surface, with a body of water and shoreline visible in the background. The image conveys a sense of adventure and freedom.
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Dog sitting and van life in Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi !

    My name is Olivia, I live on the South West coast of Portugal, in Vila Nova de Milfontes.

    I'm a French woman, pro athlete of «foiling», the surf board that fly above the water.

    I'm passionate by nature and travels. I choose a simple way of life, my home is located a few hundred meters from the National Park of the Rota Vincentina, near the ocean.

    I live with my three dogs, Layka, Leo and Patate.

    Layka is a female Belgian shepered malinois.
    Leo is a male Tchec wolf-dog.
    Patate is a male Refeiro Alentejano, the local breed of Alentejo.

    I also have ducks and chickens. I'm a big fan of animals and love to take care of them.

    I also love gardening and planting trees. I've been interested and inspired by the permaculture and the syntropic agriculture concepts.

    In the process of reducing our impact on the environment, we use dry toilets and natural septic tank that filters grey water through plants.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Besides learning how to take care / train dogs, we can also exchange knowledges about gardening, how to preserve water, how to up-cycle old material.

  • Help

    Help

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    Next dates :

    - April 27th to May 12th
    - May 14th to 26th
    - June 17th to 30th
    - July 1st to 22nd
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    While I'm traveling, I will need your help to feed and take care of my dogs, chickens and ducks.

    Leo, Layka & Pata need good campagny and to take a walk everyday.

    Wanted workawayer profile :

    - dogs lover
    - gardening lover
    - ecological products user (soap, shampoo...) the grey water is filtered by the plants 🌍💦

    - extra skill (not mandatory) :
    photo/video
    carpentry

    Let me know what you would like to do / share / learn.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

    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

    The « blue van » Mercedes Vito with double bed, mini-kitchen and storage.

    The place has dry toilets, shower and outside kitchen.

    If you are travelling by van, there is special place for you with a roof and shadow.

    Two bikes, wetsuits and surfboards are available.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Vila Nova de Milfontes is a cute village with local life all along the year. Good people, good food and many gems to discover.

    It's an amazing spot to reconnect with nature and to play sports as hiking, surfing, stand up paddling, kayaking, kitesurfing, wingsurfing...

  • A little more information

    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

    Yes

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Yes, it's a great spot for vans and campervans !

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Unfortunately pets are not accepted.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image depicts two dogs lying on the ground, with one dog sitting in a chair in the foreground, set against a serene outdoor backdrop.
The image depicts two dogs on a leash walking along a cliffside path overlooking the ocean at sunset, with the sun setting over the water in the distance.
The image shows two dogs, one with a long tail and the other with a short tail, standing in a grassy area, with a fence visible in the background.
The image depicts a brown dog with its tongue out, sitting in front of a log and surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel surface.
A woman is riding a hydrofoil on the water\'s surface, with a body of water and shoreline visible in the background. The image conveys a sense of adventure and freedom.
The image depicts a dog standing in a yard, facing the camera, with a dark background and a gravel area in the foreground.
The image depicts an eggplant growing on a plant, with a dark purple fruit and green leaves, set against a backdrop of grass and dirt.
The image depicts a chicken coop with three chickens and one rooster, featuring wooden structures, a roof, and a wire mesh covering, surrounded by hay and feathers on the ground.
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A woman sits on a sandy cliff with three dogs, surrounded by greenery and a body of water in the background, enjoying a moment together.
The image depicts a serene scene of a camper van parked in front of a vibrant garden, surrounded by lush trees and a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
The image shows the interior of a blue van converted into a camper van, featuring a bed, kitchenette, and storage space, with a white mattress and wooden furniture.

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