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Cat & land-sitter needed in South-West Portugal

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Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello future guest !

    I am Anaïs, artist & therapist living a very simple life in the countryside, on a beautiful 7ha land, in South Portugal, in Alentejo, (between Colos and Cercal).

    After 4 years on the land, I have partly moved to another region for my kids to go to a better secondary school. So I am looking for 1 or 2 trustworthy conscious beings to feed the cat while I am away.
    I am living on the land every other week. So half of the time you will be on your own.

    Life here is totally off-grid, in the deep countryside.
    At night, there are foxes, owls and wild pigs.
    During the day with see red kites and hawks.

    There is a beautiful trail to walk around the land.
    30 minutes drive from the ocean (Vila Nova de Milfontes).

    YOU NEED a car or at least a bike as we are quite isolated (no bus).

    The tasks are :
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    SUMMER (JUNE - SEPTEMBER) :

    - to feed the cat when I am not here
    - to water and the take care of young trees (put straw around them)
    - to cut the grass
    - to oil the wooden structures of the land
    - to help repair or upgrade the infrastructures on the land

    AUTUMN & WINTER :

    - to feed the cat when I am not here
    - to harvest figs, pears and olives, and process them.
    - to plant trees (november to january)
    - to dig pipes in the ground
    - create a food garden. If you have permaculture/syntropy knowledges, that's great !
    - to help repair or upgrade the infrastructures on the land

    SPRING (MARCH/APRIL) :

    - to feed the cat when I am not here
    - take care of the food garden.
    - to help repair or upgrade the infrastructures on the land

    ALL THE TIME :

    - to feed the cat :) and care for him
    - to help me with sorting out / tidying up things (decluttering).

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    I am are flexi-vegan &non-smoker.

    - I wish to welcome an enthusiast artist or therapists.
    - Preferably womxn identifying or non-binary
    - Conscious of their energy outputs on the land and with the people around them
    - You do your best to own your shadows, and to communicate your needs and boundaries.
    - You are engaged in some form of personal growth (spirituality, art, NVC, etc).
    - You have a practical mind.
    - You are connected to Nature, and to Spirit in all forms.

    If you have your own van, car or at least a bike it's better for you as we are quite isolated.

    Happy to meet you soon !

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Self development
    Pets
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Videography
    Politics / Social justice
    LGBTQ
    Writing
    Music
    Plant care
    Books
    Art & design
    Photography
    Performing arts
    Animals
    Beach
    Nature
    Yoga / Wellness
    Dancing
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You can enjoy pure quietness of the countryside + proximity to Tamera, a big international community active in ecology and free love + the proximity of Mooji's ashram + many eco projects around

  • Help

    Help

    all what I have mentioned before + to ensure together everyday life tasks (cleaning, dishes , laundry, fetching water, dealing with compost, cooking, etc.)

    We can talk about what you prefer to do.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner
    Portuguese: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I want to better my portuguese

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A nice caravan / campervan (I also have a nice big tent for summer if you prefer)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I live in the countryside 35 minutes from the ocean (by car).
    It is a beautiful region, very dry in summer, very quiet

  • 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

    If you have your own strong internet connection yes. Otherwise I just have a normal country-side internet.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    You can come with big vans / trucks, there is space.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Loukoum

    Loukoum

    10 years old male cat.
    Cuddly and independent.

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