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help wanted in the Minho , Portugal

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Our family has been living in Portugal for many years.
    We have a big family and there is always a lot of coming and going.
    We have two small ponies two dogs and a cat.
    The work we offer is varied . There is a large vegetable garden and poly tunnel. Extensive gardens and orchards to tend and upkeep of several houses. We are self sufficient in energy with solar and water energy.
    We are looking for healthy active people who enjoy working in all weathers.
    We need people with carpentry skills or mechanical/electrical skills. Landscaping,, creating paths ,steps, bridges, dry stone walls, restoring the waterways , clearing, planting etc.

    You have your own room , outside kitchen , bathroom and compost toilet . You cater for yourself and in return you help us 2 hours a day , 7 days a week . You can organise the hours as you like. We prefer couples without children or animals.
    It's ideal for people exploring the area , looking into buying land etc.
    Minimal stay 3 weeks.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    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

    We have lived in Portugal for over 30 years in various places in a more or less self sufficient way. Lots of knowledge related to that including health.

  • Help

    Help

    Useful would be experience with horses/ponies or at least not afraid

    At the moment we have two ponies

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own room with double bed or two single beds, outside kitchen with fridge and washing machine, bathroom and compost toilet.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Walking in the stunning landscape of Geres National park,Kayaking on the rivers, swimming in the rivers or the sea.
    the beaches are 40 min away by car.....

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Camper vans can be parked safely nearby but not actually on the property as there is no access

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 445617621966

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The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a small pond, a bridge, and a stream, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
The image depicts a serene scene of a horse and foal grazing in a lush field, with a forested hillside in the background.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape, featuring a house with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a dirt path, with a subtle watermark in the center.
The image depicts a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the woman embracing the man from behind. The man is wearing a blue shirt and white sweater, while the woman wears a white sweater.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a river, trees, and a sandy beach, with a mountainous backdrop under a blue sky with clouds.

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