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Join daily life in Mont Ras, on the Costa Brava, Spain

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Last activity : 10 Sep 2025

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First of all, I'm sorry about the out of date photos but I can't find a way to update them! Sadly, Alfonso passed away on August 3rd 2022. I will be needing help in the house and garden

The area is very pleasant, just 4 kms inland from the prettiest landscapes on the Costa Brava and there are hills too where you can go hiking. We no longer have a dog, but for animal lovers or people who enjoy being occupied there are municipal kennels for stray or unwanted dogs where you can work .
I also enjoy the cultural and personal exchange that Workaway offers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Plant care
Music
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Books
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am British but I know Spain and Catalonia very well. I also know a bit about gardening and international cookery.
Help
Helpers' duties typically consist in gardening, keeping me company during the afternoon and evening plus cooking some dinner. At the moment there's quite a lot of weeding to do in the garden. Hopefully we will be harvesting figs too. . If you get bored, you might want to help in the municipal dog kennel that are quite near where I live. You will have time to visit Girona and even Barcelona plus other interesting places.
I enjoy walking, swimming and cooking and practising languages and enjoy meeting new people.
Languages
Languages spoken
Catalan: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Russian: Beginner
This host offers a language exchange
I am a native English speaker also fluent in French, Spanish and Catalan. I am studying Russian and Euskera (very challenging! ).
Accommodation
You will be in the house, upstairs with your own bathroom, study and terrace.
What else ...
In your time off you can visit Barcelona, Girona or the Dali museum in Figueres. You can go cycling, swimming, hiking etc. There is no train but the bus service (SARFA) is not bad and the station is very close to our house.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The internet connection works well. You have a room to work in.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets

Host ref number: 817511813684

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10 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Marcella) for host

Kathy has been a very nice host. She approched me as a friend more than a volunteer. The help needed was mostly in the garden and in the house, but very simple and nothing hard! She enjoys to share experiences so we went together to the cinema or to a nice lunch organized by her friends in the country. She is an experienced host so it is very easy… read more

(Excellent )

3 Mar 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Marcella)

As several other hosts have already said, Marcella is truly an excellent helper. She is a hard worker, flexible and skilled in many ambits. She is a pleasant person to have around the house and makes friends easily with local people. I thoroughly enjoyed her company and am grateful for all the help she gave me. Buona fortuna, Marcella!

(Excellent )

18 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Sabine) for host

Je me sens très chanceuse d'avoir rencontré Kathleen et Alfonso. J'ai beaucoup de gratitude envers eux pour m'avoir ouvert la porte de leur maison et de leur cœur. Dès le premier jour, ils ont tout fait pour me faire sentir comme un membre de leur famille,et pour me mettre à l'aise dans leur jolie maison.Elle est très confortable,et le jardin… read more

(Excellent )

17 Aug 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Sabine)

Sabine is an excellent helper. She is easy going, affectionate, interesting and flexible. She did all kinds of jobs in the house and garden. She even drove me to hospital and stayed with me before my breast cancer operation, taking me home and looking after me later. She was wonderful with Alfonso. He really enjoyed her company too. Sabine even… read more

(Excellent )

22 Nov 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Tereza)

We were more than satisfied with Tereza's stay with us. She stayed for approximately three weeks and in that time she did a lot of gardening, even helping us to successfully redesign part of the garden. She cleaned the house from top to bottom, did some cooking and also kept Alfonso, my wheelchair bound husband, company. She is a thorough and… read more

(Excellent )

18 Nov 2021

Left by Workawayer (Tereza) for host

My stay was just great. Both Alphonso and Kathy are very welcoming, open-minded and friendly people. I had great time chating with them and Alphonso is lovely person with very sweet heard. I was doing some gardening and light cleaning around the house. The area is amazing, you can get to the bech within 30 min by walk and its stunning! So you can… read more

(Excellent )

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10 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Marcella) for host

(Excellent)

3 Mar 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Marcella)

(Excellent)

18 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Sabine) for host

(Excellent)

17 Aug 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Sabine)

(Excellent)

22 Nov 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Tereza)

(Excellent)

18 Nov 2021

Left by Workawayer (Tereza) for host

(Excellent)

27 May 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastian)

Sebastian is an excellent helper due to the variety of skills that he masters. He is also a friendly and communicative person.

(Excellent)

13 Mar 2021

Left by Workawayer (Sebastian) for host

De antemano les pido disculpas en haber demorado tanto en dejar un comentario sobre mi experiencia. Estuve aproximadamente 2 meses conviviendo con estas dos personas maravillosas de las cuales guardo gran admiración. Son una pareja llena de bondad y generosidad. Los dos son muy cultos y tienen muchas aventuras para compartir. Kathy es una mujer… read more

(Excellent)

13 Feb 2020

Left by Workawayer (Sema) for host

I don't know what else can I add on those wonderful feedbacks. They are all true, my experience with this lovely couple was wonderful. I am thankful to them for they accepted me to their family and treated like a real family member. They have a beautiful cosy house, lots of love to share. Highly recommended!

Kathy, Alfonso , hope to see you soon..

(Excellent)

12 Feb 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Sema)

Sema is not a helper, she is an angel! We have had many helpers since 2011 but very few as good as Sema. She stayed with us for almost six weeks during which she helped in the house and garden and, most important, kept my mobility challenged husband company plus helping him improve his musical skills. She is a wonderfully cheerful person, a… read more

(Excellent)

16 Feb 2019

Left by Workawayer (Donna) for host

I spent three weeks with Kathy and Alfonso in this beautiful but quiet little village in the town of Palafrugell. The Costa Brava is stunning in beauty and the larger towns over, Girona snd Figueres, offer plenty to see and do. Kathy and Alfonso are wonderful people. Kind, generous, intellectual, progressive, open-minded. They also speak several… read more

(Excellent)

28 Oct 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Robin & William)

It is hard to find the words to praise Robyn and Bill! Excellent really is not good enough. They are both creative, responsible, versatile and very sociable. They stayed with us for about 10 days in which they did a variety of tasks - housework, gardening, repairs and especially keeping Alfonso company. He thoroughly enjoyed being with them, so… read more

(Excellent)

28 Oct 2018

Left by Workawayer (Robin & William) for host

This was our second workaway, and will be one of our all time favorites. We had an amazing stay with Kathy and Alfonso in Mont Ras/Palafrugell socializing, sharing music and stories, and helping out in the kitchen as well with some gardening. Kathy and Afonso welcomed us into their home with open arms, we soon felt like part of the family. Alfonso… read more

(Excellent)

21 Jun 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ernesto & Hindara)

A very affectionate and efficient couple. they stayed with us for two weeks during which they helped in the house and garden and looked after my husband (handicapped) while I went away for a few days. We enjoyed their company very much and were more than satisfied with their work.

(Excellent)

28 Apr 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Donna)

We enjoyed hosting donna very much. She is a hard, competent worker, an excellent cook and afun too. during her 10 day stay with us she did gardening, housework, cooking and the most important and challenging task - staying with Alfonso so that I could go out and enjoy a little free time.

(Very good)

13 Apr 2018

Left by Workawayer (Donna) for host

I spent a week and a half with Kathy and Alfonso. They have a lovely home. It is an easy walk to the nice town, Palafrugell, and less than an hour's walk (or short bus) to a gorgeous area of Costa Brava, Mediterranean Sea.
I spent a lot of time gardening, which I enjoyed, to learn the earth and plants of the area, and to feel truly helpful. I did… read more

(Very good)

26 Dec 2017

Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host

I stayed with Kathy and Alfonso for 4 weeks to help them mainly with gardening, weekly grocery shopping, and preparing breakfast for Alfonso. I also accompanied Alfonso some evenings when Kathy needed to go out to run some errands or had Russian classes.

I was welcomed warmly and they made me feel home from the moment I arrived. We shared meals… read more

(Excellent)

14 Nov 2017

Left by Workawayer (Gustavo) for host

Kathy and Alfonso are amazing people, I spent 3 wonderful weeks them, they made me feel at home. Kathy and Alfonso, it was a really pleasure to meet you, I hope to return someday. Thanks a lot for everything. :)

(Excellent)

9 Jan 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Julik)

Julik is a truly excellent volunteer and a wonderful person to host. He is a very skilled, versatile and willing worker who is able to see immediately what needs doing and get on with it. He is also extremely tidy and always cleans up. We thoroughly enjoyed his company and the interesting and fun conversations we had together. At times we really… read more

(Excellent)

17 Sep 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Chris)

We thoroughly enjoyed hosting Chris. She was a great help in the house and the garden. it was also a pleasure to speak Spanish with her and discuss Spanish/Catalan politics. We had some very stimulating conversations! We are delighted that she also found time to enjoy the beach and get to know the area.

(Excellent)

15 Sep 2015

Left by Workawayer (Chris) for host

This was my first Workaway experience and it was great. I spent 10 days with Kathy, Alfonso and Martin and worked in the garden, tidying, cutting back, weeding and doing little jobs. The family are very relaxed, welcoming and gave me lots of information about the area, culture and history. I wanted to learn Spanish so they kindly only spoke… read more

(Excellent)

2 Apr 2015

Left by Workawayer (Margo) for host

This was my first workaway experience - and i LOVED it! Kathy and Alfonso are such a lovely, down to earth, warm couple, it was just magical! I learnt so much! Catalan food, language, culture, cuisine, and then more about spanish topics.. Their dog is so sweet, a little angel, and their son Martin was also really nice and welcoming. I enjoyed… read more

(Excellent)

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Join daily life in Mont Ras, on the Costa Brava, Spain

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