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Enjoy nature and animals and be part of our family living in the centre of Portugal

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If you are from outside of the EU and planning to visit Portugal to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a small family living in the centre of Portugal.
    Enjoying nature and animals.
    We have several horses and sheep and other small animals.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Farming
    Plant care
    Languages
    Gardening
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The time that remains after helping will give you a nice chance to experience the Portugese life overhere. Enjoy being part of our small family

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    I am looking for somebody to help taking care of our horses. And two dogs and 3 sheep and 2 baby sheep.
    This can be fysical work. So i need somebody who is in a good condition.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Dutch: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Room with own facilities.

    Or a space to park your camper van.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are near Coimbra and the smaller town, Lousã. There are busses nearby. And i can give you a lift to the Coimbra trainstation, if necessary.
    In Coimbra is the trainstation which provides the chance to visit other Portugese cities.
    Around the house is a quiet neighbourhood. And river beaches are nearby.
    We also have our own swimmingpool.

  • 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

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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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