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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
20 Feb 2024
Reply rate
70.6 %
Usually responds within 6 days
Feedback
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Description
We are a family living on a big piece of land. We have chicken and a dog. There is also a small carpentry workshop on the land where I earn my daily bread.
There are always projects happening on a plot like this besides the general maintenance.
We are situated near a small village. Walking distance approx. 10--15 minutes
and about 4 km from the nearest beach.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The south west algarve is a unique and beautiful place.
There are several beaches to explore and the winters here are mild and mostly sunny.
We live completely off-grid which brings a few challenges, but over the years we have established everything for our needs.
As I am a trained and skilled carpenter, working in this trade for 20 years now you might be able to also pick up a few tricks and hints when it comes to woodworking.
Off course I am also always interested in picking up new ideas and approaches to projects no matter what kind. I love to learn myself.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
There are no special skills required except that of friendliness.
Basically any helping hand is welcome. We will need help in gardening, and on landscaping, pruning trees, collecting almonds and figgs aswell as carrob harvesting depending on the season.
Depending on skill level there are also little carpentry and building projects happening.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Portuguese: IntermediateThis 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
We can acomodate workawayers in our little tree house cabin. The space is very small but a cosy experience:)
Campervans or workers staying in tents are welcome of course. We have a beautiful space to camp or park on a carrob tree field. An outside shower and a compost toilet are part of that space.
Kitchen and warm water shower can be provided
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There is a beautiful space available for campervans with a water conection, an outside shower and a compost toilet.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
up to 5 hours per day, 5 days/week maximum
Feedback (4)
He was a great help in all aspects of this countryside lifestyle. He installed a whole solar-light system in the workawayer accomodation and additionally to that the water and pump system that will in the future supply the outside kitchen and shower.
No challenge seems to big for him to… read more
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He was a great help in all aspects of this countryside lifestyle. He installed a whole solar-light system in the workawayer accomodation and additionally to that the water and pump system that will in the future supply the outside kitchen and shower.
No challenge seems to big for him to… read more
We had a lot of fun the lot of us and Kinga and Matt had a lot to contribute to our family life.
I can recomend this workawayer to anyone out there looking for someone with open eyes to see what is needed in and around the house.
Also Kinga helped me a bit in my workshop on carpentry and did a… read more
I stayed at Kai's beautiful place just for a week but it was long enough to feel like home. I've done some simple jobs around the house, mainly cleaning and making it all neat, which I enjoyed a lot! Moreover I did help Kai a bit in his workshop, I'm grateful he introduced me there! The girls are charming and active, they will steal… read more
