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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
14 Apr 2024
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Description
We are a British couple living outside the village of Torrox, 45 minutes from Malaga. We are committed to growing and eating organically and starting to develop permaculture. We keep chickens and have 2 dogs and 22 cats. Mainly we cook vegetarian food that we grow. WE are interested in sustainable projects on our farm and around the house. We have a fantastic climate all year round and we are only 4 k from the beach. and 10 minutes walk from the village.
WE have wifi in the house. Workawayers work during the week and have the weekend free. Plenty to see in the area and the village is 10minutes walk away
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They can learn about living and growing sustainable food in Spain. They have access to local culture and customs and can mix with the volunteers from other cultures. They can visit some of Spainś most interesting cultural sites and cities which are close by
Help
WE are looking for like minded people with some relevant gardening experience. Volunteers should be responsible and able to work independently. We are particularly needing help with tree pruning and strimming. WE ask volunteers to help 5 days, 5 hours and all food is provided. Additional help with cooking and cleaning is expected.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Accommodation
In the house or separate en suite downstairs
What else ...
This region of Andalucia is very beautiful and suited to people who like walking and countryside. There is also beach, local swimming pool and the typical Moorish village of Torrox nearby. Malaga is easily accessible with its interesting history and Granada is also accessible in a day. Slightly further afield are Ronda, Cordoba and Sevilla. There is scuba diving about 30 minutes away, kite sufing and kayaking. Nearest town of interest is Nerja with its lovely beaches and nightlife
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours X 5 days per week, minimum stay 3-4 weeks
Feedback (10)
the garden, reliable and hard working. He was willing to do anything and was a great asset to our farm. As a chef, he was also very keen to help in the kitchen and cooked some fabulous vegetarian meals. Davey was also fun to be with and… read more
Their garden is fantastic, too bad about the lack of rain so we couldn't plant more. Still, I learned a lot about permaculture, thanks in part to Gary, the 'regular' volunteer. Gary is very sociable… read more
They were very clean and tidy and helped with work in the house as well. Ideal volunteers as they noticed things when they were in the… read more
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the garden, reliable and hard working. He was willing to do anything and was a great asset to our farm. As a chef, he was also very keen to help in the kitchen and cooked some fabulous vegetarian meals. Davey was also fun to be with and… read more
Their garden is fantastic, too bad about the lack of rain so we couldn't plant more. Still, I learned a lot about permaculture, thanks in part to Gary, the 'regular' volunteer. Gary is very sociable… read more
They were very clean and tidy and helped with work in the house as well. Ideal volunteers as they noticed things when they were in the… read more
Since Senka and myself are somewhat experienced workawayers when it comes to botany,… read more
They cooked and prepared their own food as they ate different food from us but that was no problem. They are enthusiastic and experienced in the garden
Compare to other places this place is a 5 star hotel :-)
Gill prepared the most amazing food with the help of her friend Adele, who also is an amazing person by the way.
The veggies we picked in the morning during the working… read more
Gill and Dave Torrox Spain
