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Help with gardening and house cleaning in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

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    80 %

  • Last replied

    Last replied

    20 Jun 2026

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    60.6 %

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If you are from outside of the EU and planning to visit Portugal to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    If you are a person/ couple who would like to stay in your own beautiful cottage in the Algarve countryside, minutes from the beach in return for some house cleaning and garden maintenance then get in touch please. I have a scooter available but anyone whose got their own transport would be a blessing.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Music
    Languages
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    Cooking & food
    DIY & crafts
    Art & design
    Animals
    Nature
    Hiking
    Dancing
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    If you have never been to the Algarve you will be amazed at it's beauty. The people are great and I have been here a long time and love it. I speak Portuguese and French .

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Tree pruning, wood cutting work so quite heavy stuff.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Portuguese: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    I have a beautiful guest cottage that I rent out in the summer so if it is not in use then you would stay there-

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    This is a great area and there is lots to do and see while at the same time being quite isolated.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    In my cottage there is no WiFi, but these days it seems that many have their own WiFi hotspots so if that's not a problem for you....

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Kitty (2 years)

    Piper

Host ref number: 594391171263

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