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GREETINGS FROM PARADISE!
Only 6 miles from one of the best beaches in the world, called Praia da Rocha.... I have a farmhouse situated at the foothills of the Monchique mountains, but by no means isolated, My little village is on a bus route which takes you to the lovely town of Portimão, google it....you'll be pleasantly surprised.
My House is in a great location halfway between Monchique and Portimão, 6 miles each way. It's next to a woodlands and mountains, which has some lakes. There is a very attractive restaurant at the top of my lane, with pretty Bougainville overhead. where you can get tasty authentic reasonably priced meals, just 5 minutes walk away. There is a bus every hour at the top of my lane, which takes you to the bustling harbour town of Portimão, and the beautiful beaches of Praia da Rocha. From Portimão you can travel anywhere in Portugal by bus or train, public transport is very inexpensive.
There is a comfortable cabana for your accommodation, with a bathroom, electricity, water, cooking facilities and a double bed. Although I am happy to cook meals for my workaway guest! I am a vegetarian, so I prefer not to cook meat, but I can do if required
I have unlimited Internet, and a renewable energy system providing abundant power.
The jobs I have is just connecting alkathene water pipes with straight connectors and digging a bit of earth out that has fallen into a ditch, plus a little bit of painting.
I have 3 female dogs, an Alaskan Malamute and her 2 daughters.. (see the photos) who are friendly and lovable, if you like nature and walking there woodlands, mountains and lakes next to my house. There are no roads nearby and absolutely no traffic goes past my house, ideal for someone who loves peace and quiet, perfect for a writer or studies.
The Algarve has lots to see and do, it has beautiful beaches within easy reach from my home.
There is a wide range of water sports, superb golf courses and with 3000 hours of sunshine a year in which to enjoy the outdoor life. What’s not to love….and stacks of cafés for getting to know the locals
if you would like to stay here, please contact me, I will reply with further details. All enquiries answered.
I'm Looking forward to meeting you.... , Karen
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience life on an eco holding, which is just about as sustainable as it’s possible to get.
The Algarve has such a wide range of fantastic places to see and do, too many to list here, it’s just an amazing place!
Help
2 or 3 straight connections for alkathene water pipes. A small amount of digging out earth that’s fallen into a ditch. and a small bit of painting.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
I have a cosy cabana available just for you, with a bathroom and cooking facilties .
I make mostly vegetarian meals but I am willing to cook meat if it’s required.
What else ...
The Algarve has an outdoor & café society, you will have no difficulty making friends. It has beautiful beaches, surfing and many water sports. Stunning scenery, mountains, forests,, lakes and lots of places to explore, you'll never be bored.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes I have Internet. Yes, it’s a peaceful environment perfect for nomads to work yes I have 3 dogs. I am non smoking No I’m sorry I cannot accept families. Not suitable for children Yes I can accommodate camper vans No sorry no pets at all, as my dogs are not socialised with other pets, but they get on great with people.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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They took care of my 3 large dogs and 3 cats while I was away. They also watered the garden every day. They took my dogs for a walk over the mountains every morning and fed them twice a day, I think my dogs must miss these two young men a lot, as they really… read more
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They took care of my 3 large dogs and 3 cats while I was away. They also watered the garden every day. They took my dogs for a walk over the mountains every morning and fed them twice a day, I think my dogs must miss these two young men a lot, as they really… read more
Karen is super nice and accommodating,… read more
It was an incredibly good time with her and her friend Maggi. We had our own little hut and went for a walk with her dogs every morning. Sometimes they can be wild, but at heart they are very… read more
He painted the outside of my chalet, he was very accurate around the windows and doorways and the… read more
Karen is kind and wise host and a great worker. She is good cook and cooked me up some cracking fried breakfasts and once made me an English cream tea with scones and clotted cream. It was memorable.
The house is next to a large supermarket… read more
Vanessa Röhricht has worked for me for a couple months. She is contentious and a hard working woman. she is not afraid to get her hands dirty and will tackle just about any job. You can leave her with a task and know that she will give it her best. You do not have to watch over her, as she has intuition and an apt for… read more
