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Calling for creative minds, hands-on souls and food lovers to join our family in Peniche, Portugal

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    ・・Please note the following conditions before contacting us・・・

    * We cannot accommodate couples
    *Tell us about which area you would like to help us.
    * Months Availab- April -May-June
    * Maximum of stay is 4 Weeks.
    *Please tell us about your dates you hope to arrive and leave


    Hello Workawayers! We are a blend of cultures (Colombian, Italian, and Portuguese) living in beautiful Peniche, Portugal, a rocky peninsula surrounded by the sea and famous for its beaches, perfect for surfing, windsurfing, bodyboarding, and kite surfing.

    Our family’s story become here!. Dad is a professional skater, Mom is a Coffee Colombian enthusiast ,and we’re now parents to an amazing kid. We love skateboarding, surfing, mushroom hunting, traveling, and, above all, we are Food enthusiasts!

    We run a cozy Italian Bread Shop where we also serve take-away meals during the summer season. In the winter, we take a break from the shop but are now focusing on growing and promoting our business to reach new customers and share our love for what we do.

    What You’ll Get

    A warm family
    A chance to experience life in Peniche, surrounded by nature, waves, and delicious food.
    Time to enjoy relax lifestyle of Portugal, skating with us, Local events.
    If you’re ready to bring your creativity and hands on to our family project, we can’t wait to meet you!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Videography
    Events & social
    Sustainability
    Culture
    Van life
    Self development
    Plant care
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Art & design
    Languages
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Blogging
    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Team sports
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
    Sailing / Boating
    Beach
    Water sports
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will share time with a warm and relaxed family environment, where cultural exchange is at the heart of the experience. We are a friendly, laid-back family with a mix of Colombian, Italian, and Portuguese roots. we’re always happy to share stories, traditions, and even some delicious family recipes!

    We value meaningful connections and love to welcome new perspectives into our home, but we also deeply respect your privacy and independence. While we enjoy sharing meals and quality moments together, we also appreciate when our guest takes the time to explore Peniche on their own and soak in all its beauty and culture.

    We’ll make sure to show you our favorite spots around town, from peaceful places to relax and unwind, to inspiring locations perfect for working or simply enjoying the stunning surroundings.

    This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the laid-back coastal lifestyle of Peniche, surrounded by sea, sun, and waves. You can experience new adventures like surfing or skating, connect with a multicultural family, and enjoy the perfect balance between family warmth and your own personal space to grow, relax, and discover.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    Who Are We Looking For?
    Thanks in advance for considering staying with us! We look for creative, skilled, and proactive person who can join us for 3-4 weeks to give us a hand in our business At Home & Lab! and bring fresh ideas.

    APRIL-MAY POSITION: If you are: hands-on and hardworking at (the LAB)
    For giving us a hand Painting, cleaning, move things around, sand, and reorganizing the space to make it more pleasent and someone who enjoy seen the trasformation of the place.

    MAY-JUNE POSITION / The Social & Creative One (At Home)
    Website Updates and Maintenance:
    SEO and Digital Marketing Strategy: website and social media presence for better visibility
    It is important for us demostrate what do we do, how etc, so its important to meet each other very well so you can plasm our story and vibe to it.
    Update our menu, photos, and any necessary details cause with a kid we left things back.
    Highlight our product, promotions, or any exciting updates.
    Email Marketing, content, food photography.
    Help organize any marketing assets, like templates for future newsletters or posts.
    Knwoledge about webtools, such as Wix, Canva, Lightroom, etc
    Copywriting


    JUNE/ JULY POSITION
    If you wanna cook and smile at (the LAB): big plus if you know your Stracchino till Pecorino. Write us straight away — it's easier for us if you're already familiar with all the Italian ingredients and know how to handle la affettatrice.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    French: Intermediate
    Dutch: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You’ll have your own cozy bedroom . The toilet is shared with us occasionally, but the house is spacious, so you’ll have plenty of room to feel comfortable.
    You’re welcome to use our kitchen anytime and your room is conveniently located near the front door, just steps away from the sea!

    A cool Location: Our home is located in a peaceful, relaxing fishing neighborhood. You’ll love starting your mornings with a coffee while enjoying breathtaking views of the sea, which is just a few steps from the house.

    Wi-Fi Access

    Food Provided: We’ll provide your meals, but please note that if you have specific dietary restrictions, you may need to cover certain items yourself. We eat everything and love fresh fish, as we live in a fishing town.

    Extra:
    A bike to explore the area and enjoy the stunning surroundings.
    A soft surfboard for you to ride the waves and experience the surf culture of Peniche.
    A skateboard to cruise around or learn new tricks.
    Skateboarding lessons with a professional—if you’re keen to learn, you’ll be trained by a true master!

    Please Note: Personal hygiene items are not provided, so make sure to bring your own essentials.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Please Note: This is a cultural exchange with many benefits. We provide a private room, all meals and additional perks such as a bike, a surfboard, skateboarding lessons, and a chance to immerse yourself in the local lifestyle.
    We do offer the legal minimum wage for your help and commitment. This is meant to complement the other benefits we provide, creating a well-rounded and enjoyable experience.

    We’re looking for someone who values the true cultural exchange, and the chance to live in a peaceful seaside community as much as we do!

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 756462945394

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The image depicts a rugged rocky coastline with a large body of water, featuring a prominent rock formation in the distance, under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene ocean view from a balcony, featuring a white table and chairs, with a rocky cliffside and cloudy sky in the background.
The image shows a collection of dough balls on a table, likely for baking, with a bowl of flour and a rolling pin in the background. The scene appears to be a kitchen setting.

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