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Hello! We are a couple with a 4 year old living with two dogs, an cat and a beautiful view on an olive farm on the Coll De L'alba in Catalunyan. We are situated on a top of a terraced mountain side surrounded by olive, carob and fig trees. We have breath taking panoramic views of the delta ebre and the surrounding area.
The house is a rustic, traditional stone Masia (with two separate annex rooms for volunteers and guests) which is off grid: we do have running hot water for showers and wifi.
We need help! The land around the finca has not been farmed for many years and we are reclaiming it without using chemicals or heavy machinery. We aim to be organic and self sufficient.
We are located halfway between Barcelona and Valencia: just twenty minutes from the nearest large town, Tortosa, and twenty minutes from the beach. There are excellent bus and train services in the area. We have bikes that can be borrowed.
We eat a predominantly vegetarian diet but do eat some meat.
I am an ex-Steiner teacher and Matt is a landscape gardener and designer. We are keen to share skills and meet people. We are learning Catalan and speak fluent English, some poor French and Spanish as well!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in a culturally rich area of Catalunyan surrounded by historical villages and towns. Our finca backs onto a national park and is on an area of specific interest to Catalunyan in relation to history and culture. The traditional ways of life are present in the local area through work and fiestas. We have the mountains and the sea on our door step to explore and enjoy.
Help
Pruning trees, land clearance, dry stone wall repairing and construction - People with gardening and tree surgery experience would be welcome but not necessary. Enthusiasm is key!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Annex rooms with ensuite - one double, one twin, plenty of space for camping.
What else ...
It's a diverse area with a broad range of activities to access from rock climbing in suirana to angling for cat fish on the river ebre. There are plenty of beautiful towns and villages to explore, mountains to hike, trails to cycle, unspoilt beaches to enjoy and lovely local restaurants to enjoy seafood and wine!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We can host digital nomads but we have no dedicated office area. It would be expected that you would work in your room or in a communal area if you don’t mind the noise!
Space for parking camper vans
Please contact regarding this as our access route is limited.
Can possibly accept pets
Well behaved pets are welcome but we only have a small fenced in area.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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They really tried making my stay into something memorable. And they succeeded!! Thanks to them I got to see most of the area, even though I only was there for such a short period of… read more
