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We are a happy couple in the mid 50’s living outside the little village of Albanchez, Almeria, Andalucia, in the very south of Spain. Tonje from Oslo, Norway and Eduardo Spanish grown up here. We live in an old farm house called a 'cortijo'. A house which used to be populated by both people and animals separate under the same roof. The cortijo has a cave inside used as a storage room for food oil wine etc. We live in a small group of houses in the municipality of Albanchez, Almeria. Only five people live here permanently but there are several families coming on weekends, vacation and longer stays during the year. Dogs and cats also make this the friendly place it is to live in. We both have children and grandchildren busy with studies, work and family. Eduardo's back has gotten very bad and we now have problems finish building the house and taking care of the agriculture business. We love cooking and enjoy experimenting. We are interested in changing the environment by thinking permaculture solutions and need help to make our dreams come through. We have also been participating as citizen scientists in the GROW Observatory project. Tonje speaks Spanish, Norwegian and some German. Eduardo Spanish. The house has unlimited wifi.
We are open minded and easy going. We have had workawayers since November 2016 and wish new friends welcome.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We offer a variety of tasks and you can practice your Spanish in a beautiful authentic environment. Our philosophy is to protect the antique and old traditions as much as possible and you might learn some new ways of solving challenges.
The village, Albanchez, is as close you can walk there in 40 minutes or use our bicycle - any ways we're happy to take you there with one of our cars. Once a week we go shopping in Albox which has supermarkets and shops of all kinds ( also a nice market on Tuesdays). There are 4 bars in the village. The population counts approximately 700 inhabitants, the colony of English expats included. In the neighbour village Olula del Rio there is an interesting art museum with their own collection of Goya. You can connect or disconnect to the busy world as you like. We live outside the village with peace, nature and a marvellous star view at night. In July and August the town hall provides the village with a public pool completly renovated 2018.
Help
We have some farming going on around the year for our own use.
Renovating an old traditional rustic Andalucian farm house. We plan an outdoor kitchen, the space around the house needs a hand etc etc.
Building with traditional materials ( yeso, caña, natural stones, wooden beams) and modern ( bricks, cement etc), electricity installations, painting and cleaning inside and outdoor.
We also need people to help out growing, weeding and harvesting organic vegetables and feed the chickens.
The kind of help also depends on which season it is. Examples: In the winter months we pick olives. Summer agriculture. Late summer harvesting and a lot of preserving vegetables and little bit of wine making. Our days never look the same. Some days there are many tasks and others less so you have to be a flexible person who can deal with changes.
We need responsible grown up handy people. Some building experience is an advantage but not necessary.
You will be instructed with patience.
You will benefit on having a driving license.
If you know anything about permaculture, especially syntropic agroforestery, it would be marvellous. We know very little but wish to improve.
You have to speak Spanish as Eduardo doesn't speak English.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Norwegian: Fluent
Accommodation
We have two bedrooms in the house.
We offer breakfast and two meals (comida and cena). You buy your own wine/ beer and snacks.
Note that our traditional life style will probably not be compatible with vegan lifestyle unless you are open minded.
Though, we have had many vegetarians and that worked very well.
We don't accept any drugs!
What else ...
There are multiple activities and interesting places to visit in the area. This is a rural place situated in the mountains on the east end of Sierra de los Filabres not too far away from the Mediteranean Sea (45-50 minutes drive), The Alhambra (Granada only 2 hours by car), nature in the mountains ( Sierra de Baza and Los Filabres) as by the sea ( Cabo de Gata) typical white andalucian villages, Mini Hollywood (famous for being the place where the spaghetti western movies with Clint Eastwood were filmed and also the epic film 'Lawrence of Arabia' among others (and recently 'Game of Thrones'). The local area is perfect for hiking long or short walks.
The climate is dry and warm very little rain through out the year. Fantastic place for ornitology interesting fauna and flora with many protected species. Cycling is a popular sport. Also nice roads for biking or just exploring the area with a car.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 824426961948
Feedback (36)
13 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo & Juliana)
Pablo stayed with us for a couple of weeks.
He is responsible, independent and always there to learn new things.
He helped in agriculture, olive picking and some building work.
Pablo is an all over positive and social person who will fit in anywhere.
We highly recommend Pablo to the next host he might contact.
He is responsible, independent and always there to learn new things.
He helped in agriculture, olive picking and some building work.
Pablo is an all over positive and social person who will fit in anywhere.
We highly recommend Pablo to the next host he might contact.
(Excellent
)
9 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Pablo & Juliana) for host
Tonje y Eduardo fueron grandes hosts, generosos, honestos y de confianza. Las tareas fueron principalmente con la cosecha de aceitunas, en la huerta y con construcción. Lo que más me gustó es haber aprendido sobre el cuidado de la tierra y haber compartido con Eduardo todo su conocimiento ( además de que es muy buen cocinero! ). El lugar es muy… read more
10 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Fanny)
Fanny is simply amazing.
She is so hard working, helpful, interested, independent and learns any task just by explaining it once.
She is such a mild and pleasant person to be with and the perfect cooperation partner.
That said, she could also help by herself for hours and really enjoyed it.
Fanny helped us doing many tasks.
She helped building a… read more
She is so hard working, helpful, interested, independent and learns any task just by explaining it once.
She is such a mild and pleasant person to be with and the perfect cooperation partner.
That said, she could also help by herself for hours and really enjoyed it.
Fanny helped us doing many tasks.
She helped building a… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Florentine)
Fluppi brought so much light to our house. She is pure positivity. Always ready for any task which she performs with steadiness and motivation. She also filled the house with her beautiful voice and guitar play which was very relaxing and delightful.
Fluppi asked us last minute if she could bring a friend. And we were happy to get to know Vikki as… read more
Fluppi asked us last minute if she could bring a friend. And we were happy to get to know Vikki as… read more
(Excellent
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13 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo & Juliana)
Pablo stayed with us for a couple of weeks.
He is responsible, independent and always there to learn new things.
He helped in agriculture, olive picking and some building work.
Pablo is an all over positive and social person who will fit in anywhere.
We highly recommend Pablo to the next host he might contact.
He is responsible, independent and always there to learn new things.
He helped in agriculture, olive picking and some building work.
Pablo is an all over positive and social person who will fit in anywhere.
We highly recommend Pablo to the next host he might contact.
(Excellent)
9 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Pablo & Juliana) for host
Tonje y Eduardo fueron grandes hosts, generosos, honestos y de confianza. Las tareas fueron principalmente con la cosecha de aceitunas, en la huerta y con construcción. Lo que más me gustó es haber aprendido sobre el cuidado de la tierra y haber compartido con Eduardo todo su conocimiento ( además de que es muy buen cocinero! ). El lugar es muy… read more
10 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Fanny)
Fanny is simply amazing.
She is so hard working, helpful, interested, independent and learns any task just by explaining it once.
She is such a mild and pleasant person to be with and the perfect cooperation partner.
That said, she could also help by herself for hours and really enjoyed it.
Fanny helped us doing many tasks.
She helped building a… read more
She is so hard working, helpful, interested, independent and learns any task just by explaining it once.
She is such a mild and pleasant person to be with and the perfect cooperation partner.
That said, she could also help by herself for hours and really enjoyed it.
Fanny helped us doing many tasks.
She helped building a… read more
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Florentine)
Fluppi brought so much light to our house. She is pure positivity. Always ready for any task which she performs with steadiness and motivation. She also filled the house with her beautiful voice and guitar play which was very relaxing and delightful.
Fluppi asked us last minute if she could bring a friend. And we were happy to get to know Vikki as… read more
Fluppi asked us last minute if she could bring a friend. And we were happy to get to know Vikki as… read more
(Excellent)
8 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabelle)
Isabelle fits right in with us and time flew rapidly in her company. She is so easy to work with and is curious and eager to learn and help wherever it’s needed.
She is independent and very social and the neighbours were also delighted by her company. We had many interesting chats and shared experiences and thoughts.
Isabelle helped us planting… read more
She is independent and very social and the neighbours were also delighted by her company. We had many interesting chats and shared experiences and thoughts.
Isabelle helped us planting… read more
(Excellent)
18 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Thiago)
Thiago and Deivid stayed with us for one month.
They worked hard under the Andalucian summer sun and have contributed preparing for our big project making a food forest in the desert by digging swales. They have also participated building a stone wall and done some farming. We could never get this far without them.
They have shown an outstanding… read more
They worked hard under the Andalucian summer sun and have contributed preparing for our big project making a food forest in the desert by digging swales. They have also participated building a stone wall and done some farming. We could never get this far without them.
They have shown an outstanding… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Thiago) for host
My friend and I are being really well treated, in terms of food and reception. Tonje and Eduardo are a wonderful couple and their village is something so special, both for the project we are developing and for the stories I am hearing from the past.
I'm learning something every day, whether it's about Nordic or Spanish culture, traditions, meals,… read more
I'm learning something every day, whether it's about Nordic or Spanish culture, traditions, meals,… read more
19 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Vitali)
Vitali is unique.
He is kind, humble, professional, independent and a hard worker.
He started making a long wanted stone wall we need desperately to safe our land from being flooded when it rains. He fix things rapidly and professional and has really good knowledge about what he does.
You are lucky if you have the possibility to host Vitali.
He is kind, humble, professional, independent and a hard worker.
He started making a long wanted stone wall we need desperately to safe our land from being flooded when it rains. He fix things rapidly and professional and has really good knowledge about what he does.
You are lucky if you have the possibility to host Vitali.
(Excellent)
8 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (FLAVI2023)
Flavi estuvo con nosotros quince dias y ha sido un encanto desde el momento que llegó hasta que se fue.
Una mujer tan amable, suave y también trabajadora, con buen humor y ganas de mejorar la vida para todos. Es muy sociable y los vecinos apreciaban muchísimo su manera brasileña de comunicarse con ellos, y para decir la verdad había algunas… read more
Una mujer tan amable, suave y también trabajadora, con buen humor y ganas de mejorar la vida para todos. Es muy sociable y los vecinos apreciaban muchísimo su manera brasileña de comunicarse con ellos, y para decir la verdad había algunas… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (FLAVI2023) for host
Estive por 15 dias nesse doce lar.
Foi a minha primeira experiência como voluntária.
Aqui encontrei amor, alegria, ânimo, cuidado, gentileza, bondade, amigos....... tudo de bom.💫💥👏
Aqui eu sempre mi sentir em casa, muito a vontade.🦋💞
Estou saindo daqui com a certeza de que vocês fizeram tanto por mi e de fato fizeram🌈🥰
Aqui fiz amizades… read more
Foi a minha primeira experiência como voluntária.
Aqui encontrei amor, alegria, ânimo, cuidado, gentileza, bondade, amigos....... tudo de bom.💫💥👏
Aqui eu sempre mi sentir em casa, muito a vontade.🦋💞
Estou saindo daqui com a certeza de que vocês fizeram tanto por mi e de fato fizeram🌈🥰
Aqui fiz amizades… read more
6 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Flavie) for host
I spent 2 weeks with Eduardo and Tonja and I really enjoyed it ! They were both really nice and funny with me and took the time to teach me new things ! I can now say I'm (almost) a pro fro picking olives and planting trees ! ;) We also enjoy some quality time together such as watching series and movies or showing me places around.
I improved a… read more
I improved a… read more
31 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Flavie)
Flavie stayed with us for two weeks. She helped in all kinds of ways.
Picking olives, making fences, planting trees, preparing grapes and seeds for the spring to come, cutting woodfire and a lot of other tasks.
Flavie is very independent and easy going. Always present and ready for new tasks with a smile and a laugh and authentic interest in… read more
Picking olives, making fences, planting trees, preparing grapes and seeds for the spring to come, cutting woodfire and a lot of other tasks.
Flavie is very independent and easy going. Always present and ready for new tasks with a smile and a laugh and authentic interest in… read more
(Excellent)
11 May 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliette)
Wonderful and amazing Juliette was supposed to stay with us for two weeks but as we got some serious challenges in the family she acted like a daughter of the house and took the full responsability looking after Eduardo and the house while Tonje was away for weeks. She was absolutely amazing and truly and genuinely interested in all the tasks she… read more
(Excellent)
25 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Juliette) for host
I’m so sorry about the late feedback, I have to say it wasn’t easy to put that experience into words !
I stayed with Tonje and Eduardo for a month this past February (even though it was supposed to be for 2 weeks).
I felt as a part of the family from the very beginning. The house is located in the sweetest little white village of south Spain,… read more
I stayed with Tonje and Eduardo for a month this past February (even though it was supposed to be for 2 weeks).
I felt as a part of the family from the very beginning. The house is located in the sweetest little white village of south Spain,… read more
21 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Christina_Str)
Christina came to us when suddenly a lot of things happened in a hurry and changed the character of her stay. Eduardo was left alone with the three volunteers when Tonje had to go to Norway. Even though Christina was a bit quiet the first couple of days she totally opened up and worked with great enthusiasm and seemed to love every task given. She… read more
(Excellent)
19 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Christina_Str) for host
I stayed at this place for around 3 weeks. It took me few days to get used to everything there but after a couple of days I totally felt for this place. Is such a nice surrounding, I loved to work in the garden and also at construction. Tonje and Eduardo are such nice people. Eduardo explained everything and was very patient and chilled and he is… read more
15 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Dorothea) for host
My experience at the place of Tonje and Eduardo was AMAZING. Tonje and Eduardo are very nice, generous and easy-going people. They are always open for nice and interesting chats. Eduardo was choking around all day and if you speak Spanish it’s the best way for improving your language skills.
Both are great cooks and made very tasty food such as… read more
Both are great cooks and made very tasty food such as… read more
16 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jennifer) for host
My experience with Tonje and Eduardo was so beautiful, both are amazing people, they have a wonderful sense of humor, there was no one day I didn't laugh, we used to watched movies or series on Netflix together at nigh, we shared lunch and dinner like a family, both are great at cooking OMG, I enjoyed so much eating... I could def stay here with… read more
12 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)
Jennifer is the example of what you really wish for when you search for a volunteer. She is hard working, self going, adapts to any task and is autonomous and takes initiative. As a person she is lovley, humble and polite. She has a big heart, a sharp head and a beautiful mind.
Jennifer helped us picking olives, construction work, agriculture and… read more
Jennifer helped us picking olives, construction work, agriculture and… read more
(Excellent)
27 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Clémence)
Clémence was an inspiring element in the group and worked with enthusiasm the short week she was here.
She picked olives and helped renovating the 'coral'.
Clémence is positive and bright and definitely a good conversation partner.
Wish you all the best on your adventure to Madagascar, Limón!
Thank you for the time you spent with us.
She picked olives and helped renovating the 'coral'.
Clémence is positive and bright and definitely a good conversation partner.
Wish you all the best on your adventure to Madagascar, Limón!
Thank you for the time you spent with us.
(Excellent)
27 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Federico)
It has been a pleasure to know and work with Federico. He is energetic and enthusiastic about his tasks and show responsability and initiative. He is also a person with deeper levels and with thirst for new knowledge. We hope he has learnt some more Spanish while staying with us. At the same periode Federico was here there where three other… read more
(Excellent)
23 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Federico) for host
I love this place. I have spent 2 weeks with Eduardo and Tonje and seems me like I have been staying with two friends. I enjoyed talking with Tonje (she is a sharp, funny and smart lady) and working with such a knowledged, humble and always friendly man like tío Eduardo. The work doesn't miss as well as they attempts of make the volunteers have… read more
17 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Elia)
Elia has been absolutely amazing.
He is responsible and hardworking. Easy to be around, charming, kind and humoristic. Elia is self going. You never have to ask him to do anything in the house. It's already done!
His main project has been to build a massive stone wall of natural stones. Which he did excellent. It will probably still exist in a… read more
He is responsible and hardworking. Easy to be around, charming, kind and humoristic. Elia is self going. You never have to ask him to do anything in the house. It's already done!
His main project has been to build a massive stone wall of natural stones. Which he did excellent. It will probably still exist in a… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra Patricia)
It was a pleasure to know Sandra and we had a lot of fun. She worked with Eduardo in agriculture and building and made new walls and roof on the chicken house. Sandra is easy going, responsible and positive and joins whatever suggested.
Hope to meet again Sandra and your lovley daughter.
Besos
Hope to meet again Sandra and your lovley daughter.
Besos
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lenka)
Lenka did a fine piece of work here. She is very sociable and her laughter and her conversations made the others feel happy and relaxed. There was a lot more social activity going on than usual. It some times was a little too much compared to what focus on work we usually expect but I think it was needed for all and I believe the volunteers made… read more
(Excellent)
9 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lenka) for host
One of the best decision in my life. I've met just AMAZING people, I've learnt a lot of new things(f. e. I was driving tractor, we made wall and sofa and a lot of cool stuffs) finally I was in nature with animals, good food, I improved my spanish(if I was more confident it would be better - minimum basic spanish you need for sure) and work what… read more
6 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Libby) for host
Thank you Tonje and Eduardo for an amazing first workaway experience in the Albanchez. I learnt a lot about harvesting olives, farming, nature and ate lots of delicious food. Some of my favourite dishes were Tonje's fish and meat soups, her amazing pear cake and Eduardo's paella de conejo. Tucking into a home-cooked lunch on the Andalucian… read more
26 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Libby)
Libby has an excellent positive attitude and always says yes to do any task and is not afraid to try and learn new things. She cooks delicious food. Though - she is dependent of being guided as she was not familiar to farm work and it would have been a lot easier for all if her Spanish was a little bit better. Libby has been picking olives,… read more
(Very good)
25 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jumpei ) for host
There are so beautiful nature and kind people.If you are interested in permaculture,Tonje give you some advice.if you wanna speak Spanish,Eduardo talk with you in Spanish.
Everyday I saw beautiful sky,stars and mountains,I often climbed a mountain near our house and saw it.It was so beautiful!!!I have done pick up olives,take care trees,build a… read more
Everyday I saw beautiful sky,stars and mountains,I often climbed a mountain near our house and saw it.It was so beautiful!!!I have done pick up olives,take care trees,build a… read more
9 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sean) for host
Had an amazing first workaway experience with Tonje and Eduardo... The place they live in is super chilled and so are they. The work is varied and everything is so laid back, no pressure at all so the work doesnt feel like hard work which is great, and its mostly outside which was awesome for me. They are great at cooking so the food is amazing… read more
22 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sean)
It feels like it is too early to write a feedbacck to Sean because we already agreed to have him back soon. He has stayed with us for more than one month and we are absolutely thrilled to have him in the house. He has been picking olives and helped Eduardo preparing water pipes and plant almond trees, building walls, fixed the fireplace, assisted… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Anaëlle & Jeremy ) for host
THANK YOU Tonje and Eduardo for this amazing first experience of workaway in our big trip !! We loved all the things in your home, your cats, your way of life, your AMAZING food, the other workaways, your sense of humor ;)
We learned a lot thank's to the good philosophy and patience of Eduardo !! I hope you wiil keep this energy ! Now after Italia… read more
We learned a lot thank's to the good philosophy and patience of Eduardo !! I hope you wiil keep this energy ! Now after Italia… read more
17 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Anaëlle & Jeremy )
Anaëlle and Jeremy was such nice people to have in the house. Easy going, positive and hard working. They did any task they were asked to do with a smile and also made friends with the other workawayers which made a great team spirit.
Eduardo was so happy with them and we all had great laughs.
They helped in building and agriculture also Anaëlle… read more
Eduardo was so happy with them and we all had great laughs.
They helped in building and agriculture also Anaëlle… read more
(Excellent)
20 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Maya) for host
Oh how can I describe how thankful and satisfied I am with my stay at Tonje and Eduardo!
They are a really wonderful couple with so much sharing and caring for others. I felt so appreciated and taken care of from them. They have inspired me a lot with their lives and personalities.
The work was so fun, and I have learned a lot about agriculture… read more
They are a really wonderful couple with so much sharing and caring for others. I felt so appreciated and taken care of from them. They have inspired me a lot with their lives and personalities.
The work was so fun, and I have learned a lot about agriculture… read more
17 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Maya)
Maya is an extremely hard working, intelligent and curious person with many skills. She is so happy when she can only use her body, stretch her limits and learn new things. She has been a great help picking olives, using the drill hammer household maintance, mechanics etc. She has truely been Eduardo's right hand the two weeks she stayed with us… read more
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Margarida)
Margarida has been a great help for us. She is focused and positive and shows interest in solving any problem. She and the other workewayers made a dream team and we had great laughs. She helped in agriculture as well as in building and even mechanics.
Thank you Margarida!
Thank you Margarida!
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Margarida) for host
I couldn't have asked for a better first experience with a WorkAway! I spent 2 really nice weeks in the cortijo, amazing food, lots of fun during and after work. There's a lot to do and work will be different everyday which makes it more interesting :) muchas muchas gracias Eduardo y Tonje, I hope all your projects go well!
26 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (YaUlla) for host
Tonje and Eduardo are very welcoming, very warm and very endearing couple. It's really pleasant to stay with them and they make you feel comfortable. The accomodation is very good. They trust and are totally in the principle of a "real exchange" more than waiting for a simple job to provide. I enjoyed my time a lot, it is a very quiet and remote… read more
20 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (YaUlla)
Ulla has been a great help to us. She has an energy and enthusiasm for everything she does and always wants more tasks. She seems to be a generally happy person with many plans and ideas still very organized. She has painted walls, cleaned and fixed.
We made good friends with her and have planned to meet up again somewhere. In Oslo? Krakow? Or… read more
We made good friends with her and have planned to meet up again somewhere. In Oslo? Krakow? Or… read more
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ai)
Ai is a positive creative and hard working young woman. Always doing whatever she was asked to and in her free time she would make beautiful creations or humoristic installations of things she found in nature.
It must have been a real cultural shock to come directely from Tokyo to the Spanish rural life but she met Spain and us with an open mind… read more
It must have been a real cultural shock to come directely from Tokyo to the Spanish rural life but she met Spain and us with an open mind… read more
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ai) for host
Tonje and Eduardo are really helpful and always cared about me if I’m tired, cold or hungry.
It was my first workaway with full of new experiences which might be difficult to do in a city. I enjoyed a trip to small villages nearby, strolling dessert and tasks I was asked such as repairing the house, building a green house, picking vegetables and… read more
It was my first workaway with full of new experiences which might be difficult to do in a city. I enjoyed a trip to small villages nearby, strolling dessert and tasks I was asked such as repairing the house, building a green house, picking vegetables and… read more
6 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jake) for host
I stayed with Tonje and Eduardo for 2 and 1/2 weeks, which was far too short. They live in a tiny little village which is very peaceful and cozy. Although it's quiet, there is plenty to do like building things with bamboo, observing the exploits of drunken Englishmen and swimming in an pool full of bat poo deep inside a cave. I enjoyed working… read more
4 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jake)
Jake is a true joy to have in the house. He is quiet but when he opens up he is such an interesting person with many thoughts and interests. He is also a very hard working and responsible young man. He was very much liked by the other workawayers neighbours and our family who was visiting one week during his stay.
Jake helped out in building… read more
Jake helped out in building… read more
(Excellent)
4 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoraida)
Zoraida is incredible. We all love her and her laughs. The neighbours still keep asking for her.
She works very very hard and is responsible self going and positive. She has helped in agriculture and digging to prepare for house extension and water drains, fed chickens and building a greenhouse.
We also had a lot of fun dressed up like mexican… read more
She works very very hard and is responsible self going and positive. She has helped in agriculture and digging to prepare for house extension and water drains, fed chickens and building a greenhouse.
We also had a lot of fun dressed up like mexican… read more
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Zoraida) for host
Tonje and Eduardo firstable, thank you so much for had made my stay like one of the most unforgettable good times in my trips/life!
Tonje and Eduardo are amazing human beings and hosts. Really open heart/mind and very easy to get on and love. Day to day I found my self being very happy in ther company. I enjoyed very much all sorts of activities… read more
Tonje and Eduardo are amazing human beings and hosts. Really open heart/mind and very easy to get on and love. Day to day I found my self being very happy in ther company. I enjoyed very much all sorts of activities… read more
24 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Alina)
Alina came to our house with a lot of enthusiasm. She is genuinly interested in nature and agriculture and did any task she was asked to. She is very curious and likes answers with a meaning. She is always prepared for trying new things.
She adopted a lot of Spanish words and her Spanish advanced while she was here.
Alina has her way of thinking… read more
She adopted a lot of Spanish words and her Spanish advanced while she was here.
Alina has her way of thinking… read more
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Gentiana & Andrei)
Gentiana and Andrei have been to such a good help in our house. They have contributed in agruculture as well as building and even fixed a car for us.
Unfortunately Eduardo had to stay home alone with them and they were the best company for him while Tonje had to go to Norway.
Thank you so much and best of luck on your trip.
Hope to meet you again… read more
Unfortunately Eduardo had to stay home alone with them and they were the best company for him while Tonje had to go to Norway.
Thank you so much and best of luck on your trip.
Hope to meet you again… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marisa) for host
Tonje and Eduardo are a very friendly couple who helped us spontaneously when we were in a miserable situation. They cared about everyone really lovely, so that we always felt at home. The work was interesting and not too hard and Eduardo was the funniest boss you can imagine. Our daily highlight was the trip to the swimming pool. We really… read more
8 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Marisa)
Marisa, Anna and Marlon came to us with joy and ukuleles for one week and worked hard doing whatever had to be done. Agriculture as well as building and domestic tasks.
Thank you so much chicos!
Wish you luck on your travel.
Thank you so much chicos!
Wish you luck on your travel.
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Peyton)
Peyton is a wonderful young man. Easy going hard working and genuinaly interested in people and learning new skills. He is the kind of person who washes up after dinner without being told to do so. He worked in agriculture and construction without problems. He was very much liked by the other workawayers as well.
We highly recommend him to nice… read more
We highly recommend him to nice… read more
(Excellent)
5 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Peyton) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I really lucked out! Tonje and Eduardo are both incredible people. They make you feel at home from the moment you get there, offering so much to make you comfortable. They are always there to talk to and learn about anything you want. They are both very patient and good-hearted people.
The work we did was… read more
The work we did was… read more
30 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
Had a great time with Tonje and Eduardo! The help was enjoyable and Eduardo was a great boss, always laughing and joking. Tonje was friendly and always took time to help. Was a pleasure to stay there and would highly recommend to anyone!
30 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Tom stayed with us for ten days and worked hard in building and agriculture. He is interested and shows an understanding for what he is doing.
It was his first workaway and he fitted in perfectly in the wonderful group we had the pleasure to host. He could need some more practice in cooking and cleaning and was very positive while learning.
He… read more
It was his first workaway and he fitted in perfectly in the wonderful group we had the pleasure to host. He could need some more practice in cooking and cleaning and was very positive while learning.
He… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
Tonje and Edwardo were truly wonderful and generous hosts. From the minute I arrived from the bus, to the minute I left, Tonje ensured I was always happy, well, enjoyed my work, and had everything I needed. I was included and welcomed to all their dinners and BBQs with family and friends. As hosts, they are very serious on offering Workawayers a… read more
24 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica stayed with us for 11 days and we only wish she could have stayed longer. She is all over positive and a pleasure to have in the house. She also got her brother coming over from England and he is also very polite and pleasant. He is giving us a hand in agriculture and building. I say is because he chose to stay a few days longer than his… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ayuko)
Everybody must just love Ayuko!
She is amazing.
She is so interested in learning new things and eager to participate and contribute to absolutely everything.
She is a mild and humble but also an extremely hard working and focused person.
She brought the best of Japan to our home and we appreciated ever bit of it.
Ayuko will for always be in our… read more
She is amazing.
She is so interested in learning new things and eager to participate and contribute to absolutely everything.
She is a mild and humble but also an extremely hard working and focused person.
She brought the best of Japan to our home and we appreciated ever bit of it.
Ayuko will for always be in our… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ayuko) for host
Dear Tonje and Eduardo
It was amazing time for me. I miss Tonje and Eduardo and all things. It was first time to workaway but, here is the best. I really enjoyed workaway with Tonje and Eduardo. Tonje is very very kind and cheerful person. Eduardo is also very very kind and he has amazing sense of humor!
Tonje and Eduardo is my ideal couple.
I… read more
It was amazing time for me. I miss Tonje and Eduardo and all things. It was first time to workaway but, here is the best. I really enjoyed workaway with Tonje and Eduardo. Tonje is very very kind and cheerful person. Eduardo is also very very kind and he has amazing sense of humor!
Tonje and Eduardo is my ideal couple.
I… read more
21 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (fannyga) for host
We had a great time! Eduardo it wasn't just a boss, he was a work partner, we learned a lot of things with him. Thanks to Toña we explored many beautiful places, where she took us to see. We learned a lot about her culture and her country, after that we want to visit Norway. We laughed a lot with them. And Don, Omg Don! Don is the boss of the… read more
8 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (fannyga)
Estefania and Joan are such lovely peopole to be with and easy to work with. Both hard working! Estefania is a monster with any hard physical task and very patient. Sometimes you wonder where she gets her strength. They are as they discribe themselves quiet but not boring. We had so much fun and they are really interested in learning new things… read more
(Excellent)
20 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ava-Rose)
We are really impressed by Ava-Rose. Here she comes... Only 18 years old and travelling the world alone. She is a very polite and humble young lady. Terribly hard working and she already knows a lot from her earlier experiences. She also loves animals and to cook and made us a tasty turkish meal.
It's important for you as a host to remember to… read more
It's important for you as a host to remember to… read more
(Excellent)
20 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ava-Rose) for host
I only got to spend a week with Tonje and Eduardo due to a ugly travel schedule, but they were AMAZING hosts. They took me in after I had a bad work away experience and made me feel safe and welcomed right away, and took me in last minute with open arms when my plans changed. They are so incredibly kind caring and amazingly hard working. They made… read more
20 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Holly & Matthew)
Holly and Matt make the cutest couple ever. Their affection for each other makes the environment positive just by that - but they are also very curious and willing to learn new things, fast learners and brilliant cooks. It was a pleasure to have them here and they contributed on every field.
Wish you all the best and welcome back if you ever… read more
Wish you all the best and welcome back if you ever… read more
(Excellent)
20 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Holly & Matthew) for host
We stayed with Tonje and Eduardo for almost three weeks and it was such a fantastic experience! :) If you stay with Tonje and Eduardo (which we highly recommend!) you will get a true taste of rural Spanish life and will learn invaluable skills whilst making unforgettable memories. Tonje and Eduardo are some of the nicest people we have met, they… read more
24 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sien)
Sien stayed with us for one short week but we got a very positive impression of her. She works hard and laughs a lot. Pleasant young woman to have in the house. We really recommend her to other hosts.
Good luck on your adventures Sien! Maybe we'll meet again some day?
Good luck on your adventures Sien! Maybe we'll meet again some day?
(Excellent)
23 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sien) for host
Eduardo y Tonye son dos personas muy tranquillo. He ayudado con plantan los pimientos y era muy interessante que ver el procesión de agricultura. He aprendido es necesitas tener muchas paciencias. Eduardo ha hecho una sistema muy buena, el es un grande inventor! Tonye y Eduardo quieren ayudar con practicar español tambien. Muchas gracias porque… read more
10 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jayne) for host
I spent a very happy three weeks with Tonje and Eduardo. They are great hosts and make you feel welcome and at home. It is a beautiful place with amazing views and very peaceful. Tonje and Eduardo cook delicious home made food. Eduardo is very skilled in building in traditional ways and they both work very hard to achieve their plans for the… read more
8 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jayne)
Jayne, Jayne, Jayne... What a lady! She is really a unique person with loads of experience and knowledge. Only wish she could have stayed longer. She is such a hard worker and was to so much help for Eduardo. She is humble and quiet but also very amusing and we had great laughs. She is also very generous and made English Sunday dinner for all of… read more
(Excellent)
28 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lorraine & Serafin)
Lorraine and Serafin are very hard working people and contributed a lot in all different ways. The rythm of working hard for a couple of days and then take a day off exploring with their own car was a brilliant combination. As one can expect from them they are both good cooks and were more than willing to share of their knowledge (like making… read more
(Excellent)
20 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lorraine & Serafin) for host
Tonje and Eduardo are a lovely couple, and the work was not hard, for me! (Serafin really enjoyed 'la caverna', but I think he prefers cooking!) Shame about the weather, but it seems it got even worse after we left! We had some delicious food and hope to meet up again one day, maybe in Jaén!
28 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Simone)
Simone is such a sweet and lovely girl. She does anything you ask her to do with a smile. She's familiar to household and animals and does these tasks independently. On new challenges she is a humble but fast learning apprentice. Despite her young age she speaks Spanish very good as to be her fourth language. It's a pleasure to have Simone in the… read more
(Excellent)
22 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Simone) for host
El Demonio is back :)
I spent a wonderful time with Tonje and Eduardo. From the first moment on they treat you like a member of the family amd you feel welcome in their home! The house is really nice and also the landscape is amazing!
The help is not too hard and very variegated, so you can learn a lot of different things, like farming,… read more
I spent a wonderful time with Tonje and Eduardo. From the first moment on they treat you like a member of the family amd you feel welcome in their home! The house is really nice and also the landscape is amazing!
The help is not too hard and very variegated, so you can learn a lot of different things, like farming,… read more
20 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo)
Pablo es un encanto con sus risas y forma positiva de ser. Trabaja mucho y con mucho entusiasmo. Hasta que no consigue terminar el trabajo bien hecho no para. La casa no es la misma sin él. Esperamos que venga otra vez algún día en un futuro temprano.
(Excellent)
15 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Pablo) for host
Uffffff! Tanto Por agradecer!!! Toña y Edu son excelentes anfritiones!! De Una calidez Humana extraordinaria!! Siempre atentos, amables y preocupados Porque Tu estadía sea grata y comoda! Los extraño! Sin dudas una de las experiencias mejores que he vivido! El trabajo no es duro y siempre hay algo para hacer. Muchas gracias Edu y Toña! Espero… read more
30 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Romina & Santiago)
Santiago is a real 'care taker' and a hard working man. Easy to work with and full of hidden surprises. He's always eager to learn. Santi stayed with us for nearly a month and is missed. Say yes if you have the opportunity!
(Excellent)
30 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Romina & Santiago) for host
Beautiful experience!!! I had fun and I learned a lot thanks to an exceptional man, knower of many things called "talento" oh sorry, him name's is Eduardo! He is always happy and ready to explain everything he knows.
Together with Tonja (excellent cook, possessor of many knowledge) Wed had fun times after the job!! :-)
Together with Tonja (excellent cook, possessor of many knowledge) Wed had fun times after the job!! :-)
21 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lydia & James)
Lydia and James have been our first team's youngest and cheeriest participants. They are always positive and stretch their limits beyond what they thought they were able of. Keep up your chain sawing, Maria! We really hope they will come back some day. If you get a message from Lydia and James - accept!
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lydia & James) for host
Tonje and Eduardo were such amazing hosts! We felt so welcome from the moment we stepped through the door and felt we had become part of the family throughout our stay with them. Both of them are fun loving and kind people.
Having to do an array of different jobs such as picking vegetables, learning how to preserve them, feeding and walking the… read more
Having to do an array of different jobs such as picking vegetables, learning how to preserve them, feeding and walking the… read more
21 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marco)
Marco is a sun beam! Hard working and positive. Sorry we didn't agree on one certain point. We miss him and Joao as parts of the working team.
(Very good)
21 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marco) for host
beautiful experience with eduardo and Tonya!
nice place, nice work projects !! recommended
nice place, nice work projects !! recommended
11 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Anja & Amit)
Anja and Amit were our first workawayers and we couldn't have better luck. They have contributed to start our experience as hosts in the smoothest way. They are both curious and hard working, independent and positive to everything. They also make other workawayers feel included and welcome. We highly recommend them. In case hosts have doubts… read more
(Excellent)
