A vibrant close-up of two feijoa flowers with white petals and striking red centers, surrounded by green leaves and outdoor natural background. Bright and fresh.
A large, oblong watermelon with light and dark green stripes sits on a shiny dark kitchen countertop, ready to be cut and enjoyed fresh.
A lush Christmas cactus overflowing with delicate pink blossoms sits indoors. The vibrant flowers contrast beautifully against the dark green foliage, creating a lively, festive display.
Three ripe red apples are growing closely together on a tree branch, surrounded by green leaves. The background shows dry soil in an outdoor setting.
Three green cherimoya fruits with scale-like skin rest on a patterned tablecloth decorated with colorful flowers, showcasing their unique and textured surface appearance.
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Enjoy authentic country life and learn about gardening in Santa Catarina, Portugal

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are an elderly couple, Portuguese and Dutch. We have a nice and beautiful garden, we are very interested in tropical fruit plants. We have banana, mango, avocado and citrus trees, among other.
    Also we maintain a kitchen garden with vegetables and herbs, no potatoes!
    Close to our place is the natural park Candeeiros, excellent for hiking, and very near are the beaches of Foz do Arelho , São Martinho do Porto and Nazaré. Foz do Arelho also has sailing, supping opportunities. Nazaré is famous for its waves and surfing opportunities.
    Alcobaça is a nice historical little village with nice restaurants and of course, the famous Monastery

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Languages
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We offer good Portuguese traditional meals (background in professional cooking!), card games and board games, combined with good conversations.
    We maintain a beautiful garden and can teach you how to provide your own fruit and vegetables and also how to grow your own.
    We can introduce to the Portugal society, local markets and the beautiful country life.

  • Help

    Help

    We need a helping hand in maintaining the trees and garden. Weeding, pruning, sowing, sweeping. Always together with us.

  • Languages spoken

    Dutch: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Independant apartment, own toilet and shower.
    Three meals per day will be shared.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Public transport is poor, but we can take you to places on your day of. Uber and Bolt are also available.
    We don’t want smokers.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 764344984948

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Photos

A large, oblong watermelon with light and dark green stripes sits on a shiny dark kitchen countertop, ready to be cut and enjoyed fresh.
A lush Christmas cactus overflowing with delicate pink blossoms sits indoors. The vibrant flowers contrast beautifully against the dark green foliage, creating a lively, festive display.
Three ripe red apples are growing closely together on a tree branch, surrounded by green leaves. The background shows dry soil in an outdoor setting.
Three green cherimoya fruits with scale-like skin rest on a patterned tablecloth decorated with colorful flowers, showcasing their unique and textured surface appearance.
A vibrant close-up of two feijoa flowers with white petals and striking red centers, surrounded by green leaves and outdoor natural background. Bright and fresh.

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