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22 Apr 2024
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Description
In 2017, I bought and renovated an old farm house in the Algarve, Portugal. Since then, I cleaned up the land, planted various fruit trees (such as almond, walnut, cherry, apple, pear and peach) etc. in addition to the already existing citrus, olive fig and other trees. Moreover, a traditional veggie garden has been set up. I also try to make grow more exotic plants (pine apple, mango, coffee...) which is - with a bit of luck - not always meant to fail.
I am a human rights lawyer but interested in traditional gardening inspired by permaculture. The idea of my 2,4 hectars farm is to develop it for a project with other people who are eager to share a life in connection to the land and its traditions.
It is important to mention that all this is a non-profit project.
The farm has a fantastic sea view on the Algarve's south coast and is also close to the Costa Vicentina (20 min drive to Aljezur).
One of the two renovated houses is occasionally used for guest rooms to tourists. More pics are posted on instagram spira_algarve.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have the opportunity to learn about traditional gardening inspired by permaculture, irrigation and use of gardening tools.
All creative contribution (painting, photography etc) for the house is welcomed.
Even if the place is in a rural area it s decently populated, with wonderful neighbours and more workawayers are just around the corner easily to catch up with if interested.
Help
Mainly gardening, such as taking care of veggie garden, collecting oranges and lemons, figs. Pruning olive and orange trees. Cleaning of the land. Setting up drip irrigation. Preparation of the land to expand the plantation of fruit trees.
Tasks around the house such as painting, reparation of wooden furniture etc.
Any contribution to promote the guesthouse for tourists are welcomed (on social media etc).
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Russian: BeginnerThis 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
Individual suit in guesthouse (own bedroom with bathroom). Collective use of kitchen and living room. WiFi available.
Either you prepare food by your own (I buy what you need) or we cook together.
What else ...
There is pubic transport to Monchique and Portimao. I can also provide bikes. The area is great for hiking. I can give you a drive when convinient (also to the beach).
Under the cork oaks belonging to my land, you will find a wonderful place for yoga and meditation that is full of great energy.
If you play tennis, we can play together.
There are usually further workawayers in the neighbourhood and it's easy to catch up with more people.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Very good WiFi connection
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours/day, 5 days per week
Feedback (9)
Jan is hardworking and very pragmatical and could help me for various tasks, always doing an excellent job: pruning orange trees, digging channels to place water tubes, cleaning up construction sites, carrying soil in preparation of a green roof etc. Jan also… read more
The job they did was quite hard and neither the rain nor the hot sun… read more
She is a wonderful person and brings in positive vibes from the first morning. She is highly motivated and a first learner.
Saskia performed various tasks, mainly in the veggie garden such as cleaning beds, seeding and planting. She worked very accurately and efficiently and always with a big… read more
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Jan is hardworking and very pragmatical and could help me for various tasks, always doing an excellent job: pruning orange trees, digging channels to place water tubes, cleaning up construction sites, carrying soil in preparation of a green roof etc. Jan also… read more
The job they did was quite hard and neither the rain nor the hot sun… read more
She is a wonderful person and brings in positive vibes from the first morning. She is highly motivated and a first learner.
Saskia performed various tasks, mainly in the veggie garden such as cleaning beds, seeding and planting. She worked very accurately and efficiently and always with a big… read more
Naomi is a quite, respectful and very pleasant person full of energy and good vibes.
Naomi performed a number of different tasks such as supporting the preparation of the veggie garden, weeding, setting wind protection to sensitive fruit trees. As she is well… read more
I am very grateful for… read more
Thank you for having me! The place is beautiful, cozy, healthy and delicious food, and good job to do!
Also, I could meet friends and neighbors! So nice!
I have great memories and I miss the time I was there! Thanks again! :)))
Ivan helped me a lot with trimming and cleaning the land as well as taking care of the veggie garden (weeding, watering etc). Tasks he was not familiarized with are no problem for Ivan since he is a fast learner.. He listens carefully to advises and asks questions… read more
They performed various tasks and… read more
Also the place is very comfortable and you can feel that Jan is happy to share it with you. We had some nice dinners and moments… read more
I can't express sufficiently my gratitude. You are amazing and did a wonderful job. And I am happy that you felt like being at home at my small farm and in this spirit you performed your help: You worked as if it were your place and really cared about details. It's so nice to know that the fruits of your work will increase… read more
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