Volunteer with horses and general help in Figueira, Portugal

Portugal

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21/06/2022
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We are a friendly and busy anglo-portuguese family with 3 grown up children who often some home plus horses and various cats and dogs. We have lived in the beautiful village of Figueira in a villa with a pool and an independent 1 bedroom apartment for the past 15 years and absolutely love it. Figueira is located in the Natural Park of the western Algarve in easy reach of beaches and resorts.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We mainly need help with the horses, excercising, mucking out, grooming, tack maintenance and feeding. We have horses stabled and out in the field. Please check that you have adequate holiday insurance for this.
Some help with general maintenance will be appreciated as well as some help with the cleaning and cooking.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a spare bedroom in the main house which can be made in to a single, two singles or a double bed and a separate bedroom apartment depending on vailability
What else ...
Figueira is a small village but has local shops, bars and restaurants. Figueira beach is in walking distance and there are lots of other beaches in the area. There is a bus service from the village into both Lagos and Sagres.
There are several busier resorts as well as surfing beaches in the area. We are located in the Natural Park of the Western Algarve with fabulous riding or walking country.
There is also a golf course very close by.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (45)

25/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lisa-Marie) for host

What a lovely family, what an amazing place! And the animals make you fall in love immediately. The family is really welcoming and has given me a lot of freedom. Thanks to you I finally got back on a horse back. And working with your clever pony was amazing!
Thanks a lot for all your trust! I had a great time!

(Excellent )

12/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Carla) for host

Joana and me stayed at Danie and Norbertos house for about 2 months. We immedeately felt home and loved the work with the horses and the dogs. We learned a lot of horse caring and Norberto always trusted us so well. We also loved to take care of the yard. Figueira is a nice little town, quite and still not spoiled by too much tourists ....
We… read more

(Excellent )

09/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Carla)

Thank you to Carla and Joanna for being so wonderful. They stepped in as a last minute volunteer as we had been let down so badly and our daughter Edwina was trying to cope whilst Norberto and I were away. They were both brilliant and we are grateful to them for their hard work and caring attitude to all of us and all the animals. Thank you again

(Excellent )

29/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ewald & Marcella)

Really disappointed as this couple originally contacted us for a long terms arrangement. They came for a couple of weeks, everything went great, they expressed they were really happy and said they were going home to collect a car and dog (which had been discussed) and never bothered answering a telephone call or message since. It had been agreed… read more

(No show)

03/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Alise)

Thank you Alise we enjoyed your stay with us very much. Alise was flexible and easy going and we wish her well for the future, her English is of a high standard and she is both able and willing.

(Excellent )

26/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alise) for host

It was nice to meet new people, Daniele And Norberto are always bussy, But they will always find time to have A great conversation with you! They trusted me A lot so I had plenty of time to explore the local beaches. I loved to take care of the horses And take dogs for the walk. The area is wonderfull, the same like the local people there. Thank… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Martina)

Thank you to Martina for being such a brilliant volunteer. We would highly recommend her to any host, she is fun, responsible and great to have as part of our family. We enjoyed her stay and appreciate that she stayed a few extra days to help out. We wish her well in her future.

(Excellent )

09/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Martina) for host

Dani and Noberto, where really nice hosts. I loved to stay with them and had an fantastic time. they welcomed me so warmly and naturally to their family... it was amazing!
I got a lot of trust from them looking after their horses and dogs and I really enjoyed it!
Thank you for everything!!!! Hope to see you again! Take care!

(Excellent )

17/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Nikita) for host

I had such an amazing experience here! The freedom I had with riding led me on some of the best adventures on my travels to date! Danielle an Norberto were very hospitable An live in such a beautiful area ! Miss all the animals so much! Thanks for everything !

(Excellent )

12/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Nikita)

Thank you Nikki, it was a wonderful experience for us having you as a volunteer and I do hope that you are enjoying your travelling and future experience.

(Excellent )

29/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Anthea)

Thank you Anthea, we enjoyed your stay with us.
Anthea is very self sufficient, good company and was fantastic at cleaning and keeping the place spic and span. I am sure she will be back in Portugal before too long.

(Excellent )

22/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anthea) for host

Sorry for my delay....its everything that has been said before. Danielle and Norberto have a lovely human and animal family., who all welcome you as part of the family. The horses are lovely..even if you don't ride, there is enough to keep you occupied, if you want to do more. The work is un stressful, the area and people lovely. The views and… read more

(Excellent )

22/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Reilly) for host

I loved staying with Danielle, Norberto, Elsie, gale, and the gaggle of horses and dogs! Buddha and max, especially, stole my heart. The whole family made me feel very relaxed, and the work was enjoyable, and very chilled. This was my first work Away experience and I really enjoyed it, Norberto and Danielle have a real talent for making you feel… read more

(Excellent )

12/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Reilly)

Reilly is fun and enthusiastic and was a wonderful volunteer. We all wish her well and thank her for being with us.

(Excellent )

03/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Matilde) for host

This was my first experience as workawayer and it was so cool!
This lovely and funny family made me feel home from the first moment, I enjoyed so much staying with all of you and share your everyday life!
I loved to wake up and start my days working with the horses, indeed they are all so nice, in particular Cali was so important to me and the… read more

(Excellent )

27/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Matilde)

Thank you Matilde, what a lovely person you are, we really enjoyed your stay and miss you. I certainly would recommend Matilde and would love her to come back next year

(Excellent )

11/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (justine) for host

I really enjoyed my stay for 3 months with this lovely Family. They are a crazy and lovely People with a great sense of humor and are very open-minded.
Since it was my first work-away experience I wasn't that sure how it will turn out, but I am so glad I had such a nice place to go.
Figueira is a little village with a few lovely beaches around,… read more

(Excellent )

25/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (david)

Sorry for the delay in leaving feedback but I do want to say how fantastic Dave was with us. Fabulous work ethic, sense of humour and dog, Hugo. Please come back anytime and I hope Hugo is thriving. Thank you so much.

(Excellent )

25/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Noora)

Thank you Noora for your stay we us.
Noora is a lovely girl with a great affinity for the animals. She was flexible and good company and I would recommend her for hosting.

(Very good )

17/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Noora) for host

I staid with this family for a month, in a beautiful village in Algarve. The place is lovely; you'll be 20 minutes walk away from the quiet, big beaches where you can take endless walks with the 4 awesome dogs of the family. Surrounded by nature the place is very calm, but you can always take the bus to the town if you feel like it.
There's… read more

(Very good )

15/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (sandra & sara) for host

Hi danielle! sorry it took us so long to write you :) We had a lot of fun staying with you guys!! we enjoyed drinking shots in the evenings and talking with you in the kitchen !!! taking care of the horses was easy , and it is a very nice small village you live in - we liked to go to the local café and drink a beer sometimes!!! say hello to your… read more

(Excellent )

05/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (emily & Rob)

Probably the best experience we have had since starting as hosts, thank you both so much for joining us, we miss you and really hope to meet up again. Rob and Emily were fabulous company as well as hard workers, their attitude was the best you could ask for.

(Excellent )

05/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (emily & Rob) for host

Rob and I felt at home with our warm, generous and trusting hosts. Looking after the horses was a delight.. Lovely to handle and ride; I miss Max!! Loved working with the pony. Rob enjoyed practical jobs... No pressure, just fun. Wish we could have stayed longer. The dogs included us into their pack and we miss sharing time with them. Beautiful… read more

(Excellent )

01/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Shirley)

Thank you Shirley we enjoyed having you as a volunteer and you are welcome back. Shirley is very easy going and adapted well to our family, including and especially the animals. I would have no hesitation is recommending her to other hosts.

(Excellent )

26/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Shirley) for host

Wow. What a nice and really funny family (special Norberto). I made my first workaway experience at this wonderful place. When I flew to Portugal I was really nervous but this family made me feel like home. The work was easygoing (by the way working with Elliot is always a little adventure) and I really miss this adorable place special Buddha my… read more

(Excellent )

26/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (cristian & codruta) for host

We didn't have the time to experience the place because we left right after we got there but even though Danielle seemed to be a really nice person, we felt that the place was not right for us. The reality was different than what we have expected.

(Neutral )

25/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (cristian & codruta)

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(Negative )

18/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Gen)

My apologies too for an even later feedback. Gen totally fitted with our family and is a lovely person. She cam back to the Algarve over the summer and is now a family friend. I hope we meet up with her again soon. Thank you Gen.

(Excellent )

04/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Gen) for host

Apologies for the very late feedback. The most hilarious and fun family, always a joke to be had. The work and location was beautiful, very privileged to have them as my first workaway x

(Excellent )

18/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (anna-rose & Pedro )

We had a lot of fun with these volunteers and the animals adored them. They were easy going and willing, they came back to visit us later on and we were delighted. I wish them both well for the future and would be happy to recommend them to hosts.

(Excellent )

19/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (anna-rose & Pedro ) for host

We miss this place and absolutely loved our time here. The family are all such nice people, very funny and easy to get along with! All of the animals are awesome, the horses are great to ride and be around. We went on some great walks with Buddha and DJ who we miss loads! Thank you for making our first workaway so enjoyable hope to see you all… read more

(Excellent )

18/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Kasia)

Thank you Kasia for being with us. Kasia is refreshing, bubbly and great fun, she also was a hard worker and not afraid to find things to do. We really enjoyed her stay and would welcome her back any time.

(Excellent )

08/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Kasia) for host

I spent there one month and it was fantastic, for sure everybody will like that place. Family is very funny, helpful and open-minded. The area is really beautiful and those views will leave you breathless. Also I have to mention lovely animals and very good food.
Thank you for everything :)

(Excellent )

18/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Revital & Uri)

Thank you, this is a lovely family, and a pleasure to host. They have been very helpful and willing, they find things that need doing and are happy to get on with things. I would recommend them to other hosts.

(Excellent )

18/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Revital & Uri) for host

If you are horse (and dogs...and cats...) lover and beach explorer, this is the place for you!
We loved our stay (the apartment is well equipped and convenient) in that peaceful place. Danielle and her family are sweet and gentle and the work is not hard.
They also have a little vegetable garden, so you can relax uprooting weeds and enjoy… read more

(Very good )

16/06/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)

Julia was everything we could wish for in a workawyer and we miss her too, please come back anytime, you are very welcome

(Excellent )

06/06/2013

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

It was so amazing :-)
I really miss the algarve, my walks and everything :-)
Thank you very much for the great time ;-)
I will come back :-)

(Excellent )

05/02/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)

These guys were very helpful and held the fort for us whilst we were away. They were reliable and responsible, thank you we are all well

(Excellent )

01/02/2013

Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host

It was our first workaway experience and this family can be decribed in 2 words: LOVELY & FUNNY! The place is awesome and it was a pleasure to stay with you, the time we were there we fed the horses, mucked out, we were able to ride the one horse-which was an adventure at the beginning but really great later, we did some gardening and work around… read more

(Excellent )

05/02/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Gail)

Gail was an absolutely perfect fit for our family and we thoroughly enjoyed her stay. We too were very sad when she left and she is welcome at any time, I really hope she can return. Thank you Gail

(Excellent )

04/02/2013

Left by Workawayer (Gail) for host

The sadness I felt at leaving this wonderful family was a strong indication of just what a brilliant place it was to stay. I feel incredibly fortunate to have experienced such a warm welcome and fantastic time with the family and their animals (DJ I miss you!) as my first workaway experience. I hope to be back very soon! :)

(Excellent )

05/12/2012

Left by Workawayer (Mélissa & Noémie) for host

It was our first experience with workaway and it was great. This family is really nice. The work wasn’t hard and we had some time to discover the beautiful places all around. We really enjoy our time there.
Thank you very much!!!

(Excellent )

02/11/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Mélissa & Noémie)

These 2 are lovely girls, they were flexible and very helpful. Thank you to them both

(Excellent )

28/06/2012

Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host

This family is absolutely amazing, so much fun to talk to and they made me laugh constantly!! The horses are lovely to work with and ride, work is very manageable, and the hacks are gorgeous. Prime location close to so many beautiful beaches. Any workawayer would be lucky to land here!!

(Excellent )

22/06/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Elizabeth)

Elizabeth was o fabulous workawayer, she completely fitted into the family and was an enormous help to us all. We wish her all the best for her future

(Excellent )

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