A smiling older couple sits together indoors. The woman wears a pink sweater, and the man is in work overalls. A colorful lamp glows behind them.
An older man and woman pose for a close-up selfie indoors. Both wear glasses. The background shows floral curtains, a wooden ceiling, and framed art.
An older woman with short blonde hair and red glasses sits on a couch. Behind her are paintings, floral curtains, a lamp, and family photographs. Cozy room.
An older man with gray hair and glasses sits indoors, wearing light blue denim overalls and a black T-shirt. He appears relaxed and is looking directly forward.
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Experience local village life in São Miguel, Portugal

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Georg and Andrea, in our mid-to-late 60s, and have lived for about 30 years in Ginetes, a small town in the southwest of São Miguel Island. Your tasks would include helping out between October and March on our 8000 sq m Quinta (country estate) on São Miguel in the Azores. Your duties would include gardening, creating and maintaining vegetable beds, trimming hedges, mowing the lawn, painting garden furniture, and possibly some cleaning. Additional tasks may be required as needed. A lovely holiday home will be provided.

    Wir sind Georg und Andrea, Mitte/Ende 60, und leben seit ca 30 Jahren in Ginetes, einem kleinen Ort im Südwesten der Insel São Miguel. Das sind Deine Aufgaben:
    Mitwirken zwischen Oktober und März auf unserer 8000 qm großen Quinta auf São Miguel/Azoren.
    Zu deinen Aufgaben gehören u.a.
    Gartenarbeiten, Gemüsebeete anlegen und pflegen, Hecken schneiden, Rasen mähen, Gartenmöbel streichen evtl. auch mal putzen. Weitere Aufgaben nach Bedarf.

    Ein chickes Ferien-Haus wird zur Verfügung gestellt

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Art & design
    Animals
    Books
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Portuguese language lessons are available upon request. Guests will be integrated into local village life, if they wish. In the capital, Ponta Delgada, they can take advantage of a wide range of cultural activities. We can provide recommendations upon request.

    Sprachunterricht in Portugiesisch kann auf Anfrage erfolgen. Gäste werden im örtlichen Dorfleben integriert sein. Wenn sie möchten. In der Hauptstadt Ponta Delgada können sie auf ein umfangreiches Kulturprogramm zurückgreifen.
    Von uns bekommen Sie Tips auf Nachfrage.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Loving, cat-friendly (4) people who are able to pitch in and enjoy helping us for a maximum of 3 hours a day (flexible hours) and aren't afraid of getting their hands dirty. Georg helps wherever he can! We like open-minded people who are committed but also respect our need for privacy (don't expect to be part of the family!). Please only contact us if you are genuinely interested. Thank you :) P.S.: The Azores aren't just summer, sun, and swimming. It can get very harsh, especially in winter!!! The help of the workawayers is in no way connected to our holiday homes.

    Liebe, katzenfreundliche (4), Menschen, die ordentlich zupacken können und Spass daran haben, uns max.3 Stunden am Tag (flexibel) zu unterstützen und sich nicht scheuen, auch mal Dreck unter den Fingernägeln zu haben. Georg hilft, wo er kann!
    Wir mögen aufgeschlossene Menschen, die sich engagieren, aber auch unseren Rückzug akzeptieren (kein Familienanschluss darf erwartet werden!).
    Bitte uns nur bei ehrlichem Interesse kontaktieren. Danke :)
    P.s.:Die Azoren sind nicht nur Sommer, Sonne und Baden. Gerade im Winter kann es teilweise sehr rauh werden!!!
    Die Arbeit der workawayers steht in keinerlei Zusammenhang mit unseren Ferienhäusern.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Beautifully renovated wooden house, surrounded by greenery. A lovely studio apartment with a converted sleeping loft, kitchen, bathroom, heating, sun terrace, and a small private garden. Workers have access to a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering. For work lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, we do not provide meals.

    Hübsch ausgebautes Holzhaus, mitten im Grünen.
    Super schönes Studio mit ausgebauter Schlafempore, Küche, Bad, Heizung, Sonnenterrasse, kleiner Garten zur Alleinnutzung.

    Workers habe eine komplett ausgestattete Küche wo sie sich selber versorgen können. Bei max. 2-3 Stunden Arbeit wird keine Verköstigung unsererseits angeboten.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We live a 10-minute walk above Ginetes on a steep hill. In Ginetes there is a small supermarket, pharmacy, post office, bus stop...


    Wir wohnen 10 Gehminuten oberhalb von Ginetes auf einem steilen Hügel. Im Ort Ginetes gibt es einen kleinen Supermarkt, Apotheke, Post, Bushaltestelle.....

  • 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

    Hervorragendes Internet vorhanden!

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Keine Einschränkung

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Schweini, Karlchen, Paulinchen, Aura

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A smiling older couple sits together indoors. The woman wears a pink sweater, and the man is in work overalls. A colorful lamp glows behind them.
An older man and woman pose for a close-up selfie indoors. Both wear glasses. The background shows floral curtains, a wooden ceiling, and framed art.
An older woman with short blonde hair and red glasses sits on a couch. Behind her are paintings, floral curtains, a lamp, and family photographs. Cozy room.
An older man with gray hair and glasses sits indoors, wearing light blue denim overalls and a black T-shirt. He appears relaxed and is looking directly forward.

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