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A rewarding atlantis family experience on the Azores, Sao Miguel, Portugal

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    German family living on Sao Miguel with 6 cats, surrounded by beaches and vulcanoes. Moved here to ensure healthy eventide for our mothers and stayed after their passing on. Quinta consists of two houses (barrier-free) and big garden. Min. stay 2 weeks. Helper should speak some English, have drivers license (gear shift) and should be skilled in craftsmanship for minor maintenance works and help with painting and renovating. An entire house with kitchen for self-catering will be provided.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Animals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You can learn German, exchange the Portuguese language, about Azorean culture, flora&fauna on a subtropical island in the Atlantic. Learn surfing, big game fishing, go for a hike, horse ride or do Yoga in your leisure time.

  • Help

    Help

    We are currently renovating the houses and need help with that. No major requirements, just some help with mostly painting, some carpenteering and gardening.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Portuguese: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    We are interested to improve our Portuguese. French or Spanish would be fun as well.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own house on the Quinta, incl. 3 bedrooms (accessible by wheelchair, bathroom for handicapped). The house if fully equipped for self-catering. A bicycle can be provided.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Our Quinta is centrally located on the island. Beaches to surf can be reached within 10 min., vulcanic hotsprings within 40 min. A bicycle for private use is provided.
    We are pet esp. cat lovers just in case you have an allergy.
    We have a flexible schedule for work pinned in the room, which can be discussed ahead.
    We only have one car which is not for use by the Workawayer, else we have a bus station in 10 min. walking distance or you can hire a rental car.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 618769127689

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