Share life, culture and nature with us in La Palma, Breña Alta, Spain

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  Description

  We are Anita and Daniel, a couple living on the east side of La Palma. I am a language teacher and I run my own small language school, where I teach German and Spanish to people of all ages. Daniel works in agriculture and environmental education. He gives courses and workshops and is the founder of a local environmental association.
  
  We have a house in a rural area, close to the forest, the beach and the island’s capital, Santa Cruz de La Palma. We have an organic vegetable garden and a small fruit tree plantation. We share our lives with two dogs, sheep, chickens, donkeys and bees.
  
  We also have some chestnut fields, where we harvest plenty of chestnuts and, during the right season, wild mushrooms. We enjoy living close to nature and would love to share our home, our way of life and our knowledge of the island with people from different parts of the world.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Plant care

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Carpentry

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Animals

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Dancing

  

  Camping

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We like making plans with our friends, family and the local community, where we share work, free time and, of course, lots of good food. We enjoy sharing our knowledge about agriculture, sustainability and life here in the Canary Islands, and we are always eager to learn about new topics, cultures and ways of doing things. We believe that sharing experiences and knowledge is one of the most valuable parts of welcoming people into our home.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  The help we are welcoming mainly involves taking care of our gardens, including flowers and vegetables, as well as our fruit trees and chestnut fields. Tasks may include taking care of the trees, cleaning and maintaining the fields, harvesting fruit and vegetables, and processing and preserving them so that we can store them for the rest of the year.
  
  When needed, there may also be some feeding and general care of the animals. We enjoy sharing our knowledge and experiences with our guests and are always happy to learn something from them as well.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: 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.
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  Accommodation

  We have different accommodation options, depending on which place is available at the time of your visit.
  
  One option is our apartment at our house.
  
  Another option is an additional room we have outside in our garden.
  
  We will let you know which accommodation is available for your stay.
  
  We are happy to share meals and enjoy the cultural exchange around food whenever our schedules allow. We generally provide access to food and ingredients, and the exact arrangement can be flexible depending on our routines and the type of help involved. Workawayers are welcome to prepare their own meals as well, and we can discuss the best arrangement together before the stay.

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  What else ...

  La Palma is a wonderful island for people who love nature and outdoor activities. You can explore beautiful hiking trails through forests, volcanic landscapes and mountains, visit impressive viewpoints, discover charming villages and enjoy the island’s many natural swimming pools and beaches. You can also go swimming, snorkeling, cycling, stargazing or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the island. La Palma is known for its spectacular nature, clear skies and beautiful landscapes, making it a great place to explore at your own pace and experience a more authentic side of the Canary Islands.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

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

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Kenia

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