Come and help us with the renovation of old Portuguese House in the beautiful Algarve, Portugal

Description

AVAILABILITY FOR 2020

General gardening help and odd jobs help.

Also looking for

a builder/skilled tradesman
builder to build a wall around garden (we can help too)
labourer to help with renovation of garage/attic rooms - the 2 second phases of our renovation

an artist to paint a portrait of our 2 children

a carpenter, someone skilled to fix our shutters (The windows are now smaller so they need to be made smaller by 8 cm and fixed to the walls)

Someone to help finish our outside compost loo.

To stay in our gorgeous vintage caravan (or sleep in tent with use of the caravan), surrounded by countryside and tranquility, 20 minutes from the fun town of Lagos and within walking distance to amazing the beaches and villages of Burgau and Luz.

We have a project home near to Burgau (10 minutes walk) and Luz (20 minute walk) in the beautiful algarve, Portugal.

We are looking for hands on, proactive people, who would be prepared to help with the project.

Please apply if you are skilled in one of the above ways and are looking for a short stay this June (maybe early July depending on dates. You will have a large chunk of time to visit beaches (amazing beaches are a twenty minute walk away or 5 minute cycle) and there is loads to do in the area. The scenery is simply stunning and the town of Lagos is a great place for young people to go out with many bars and restaurants.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
Art Projects

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

We have lived in this part of the world for over 2 years now and it is simply stunning. We could show you plenty of places to visit and spend time at the project house hanging out/getting tasks done during the weekdays (some weekends depending on arrival date) but generally there will be lots of free time to explore locally.

Help

Looking for a carpenter to fix our shutters (The windows are now smaller so they need to be made smaller by 8 cm and fixed to the walls)

Artist/painter - to finish our fish wall, add colour, maybe draw and paint some palm trees

Someone to finish our outside compost loo and shower area - please have experience with this. The woodwork is nearly done but the engineering isn't. Would be good if you have skills laying brings/rendering.

Renovation of old Portuguese House, landscape gardening, building a compost loo and outdoor shower

Artist - to paint a canvas of the children. Please send details of experience if applicable.

Helping to build a wall around the house

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent

Accommodation

Caravan or Tent in gorgeous gardens overlooking fields and Burgau an old fishing village with lovely beaches/walks, bars and restaurants. A great place to be in the spring and summer.

Detached house.

Accommodation for workawayer may be adapted depending on stage of renovation when you apply. We can provide linen etc. The caravan may be available. It is separate from the house, private with amazing surroundings. Outdoor kitchen and large eating area, lots of places to relax and recover.

What else ...

Beaches
Surfing
Walks
Cycling
Tennis
Golf
SUP
So much to do here!

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

Can host digital nomads

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

Space for parking camper vans

This host can provide space for campervans.

How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two

Hours expected

Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week