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We are a family starting up a eco-agriculturismo in the heart of the Algarve, Portugal. Near surfspots and beautiful hiking trails and the lively village Aljezur, we found a amazing farm. Now we need help with planting, seeding, building and breaking down fences! You can find us on instagram - ask us for the link.
Types of help and learning opportunities
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
You will learn basic permaculture and at this moment clay plastering walls. We also have farm animals to maintain and feed. Our chickens were eaten by the fox so their chickenhouse needs to be fixt! Also you can enjoy the Portugese surf and beaches.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
At the moment we need help with:
- Painting and claying the walls of our renovated ruine.
- Fixing our circular permaculure beds.
- Fire managment of the land, cleaning bush, chopping etc.
- Planting native trees
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
We have different accomodations. There are tents available, you can park your own van or put your own tent. We have a big communal living area with fireplace, stove and bathroom.
What else ...
We have some bycicles and the town Aljezur is walking distance. There are bars, restaurants and markets and also a nice cultural centre. Also you can go surfing and hiking along one of the beaches and walking trails.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We really encourage workawayers to come with their campervans. There are some amazing spots on our land were you can park. A plus is you can go exploring the coast in the weekends when we dont work. We have a communal space, with stove and bathroom to be used as extension of your van!
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 helped with building a concrete stair, which was so much fun to do and we learned so much from doing this together with Coralie and Koen. We also helped a bit in… read more
we could spend so much time in nature, go for a… read more
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We helped with building a concrete stair, which was so much fun to do and we learned so much from doing this together with Coralie and Koen. We also helped a bit in… read more
we could spend so much time in nature, go for a… read more
I really enjoyed the time and the work and would come back anytime, but definitely for longer… read more
Both told us a lot about their land, life in Portugal and about themselves. We always enjoyed listening.
We learned some things about gardening and also helped a lot in the garden. It was sometimes exhausting, but seeing what you've created in… read more
They were always very flexible and we could plan our hours around other activities. There was plenty of time to explore the beaches and the surf. In exchange, they would provide us with a whoooole lot of food from the supermarket every… read more
They are really generous with food, give you the opportunity to add your… read more
