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Hi, we are a Swiss family in Lanzarote: NiA (36) , Tobi (42), Mian (8 and Noe (6). We live in a wonderfull (almost finished) house in the north of Lanzarote. Mountains and beaches are close, the views are spectacular, it's really quiet and relaxing and in the morning you can hear the birds singing!
We are the founders of an organization, we raise awareness about marine litter through action and creativity!
About a three ago, we bought a house in Mala. It was not a ruin, but it needed some care! We fixed electric and water supply, plastered the new wals, finished a bathromm and and and... but still there is a lot to do! Mainly a bathroom needs to be finished, some woodworks, gardening, maintaining our homemade a plant based waterpurification system and maybe a green pool are the next steps to get to our vision of a sustainable home.
We also began a new project in September 2020, we are proud owners of a 2 hectare finca. Our aim is to prove that sustainable agriculture and permaculture on Lanzarote is possible. On the Finca we planted 40 fruit trees, there are already grapes, mullberry-, olive-, fig- and lemon trees. As we are "farmerneewbees" we require some help here as well. Our bigest project is to protect the finca with a drystonewall, heavy work!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Lanzarote offers a hughe amount of acivities - we are surf family to, so there areis boards and wetsuits around for you - also hiking, biking, snorkeling on the wonderfull island are our favorite recreational activities. There is a lot of concerts - for example every friday almost next door - where you meet the locals. We speak five languages and we can teach you some spanish of course!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
What we need from you - best you have building skills in plasterwork and construction as well as a plumber or similar (waterworks). As well perma- and or agruculture skills would be great!
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
We will share our house with you, kitchen and bathroom - but don´t worry, you get your own sleeping room! We will provide excellent, mainly vegetarian food (breakfeast - lunch - dinner) for you and of course we share our waterfilter too.
Also, you have the possibility of living at our wonderful Finca.
What else ...
If your having a break - Lanzarote offers a lot to do and to see. We live realy close to the bus station and the beaches are accessible by bike and some even in walking distance. Of course you can always join us in our car. Hitchhiking works to!
As the island is not so big either, you can see a lot in very short amount of time.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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We enjoyed the time when they were working hard on our finca (permaculture farm)! It was always fun, and they not only did what we wanted if not just that important bit more, we were really happy! Also, they stayed longer because it seemed they are happy too, so just win-win! They participated on… read more
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We enjoyed the time when they were working hard on our finca (permaculture farm)! It was always fun, and they not only did what we wanted if not just that important bit more, we were really happy! Also, they stayed longer because it seemed they are happy too, so just win-win! They participated on… read more
Nia and Tobi are super kind and funny people. Tobi is always down for a good surf and Nia has the best island recommendations for you. Our stay at the family house in Mala, as well as our… read more
Thank you so much i felt like home. Miss… read more
