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Hi there , we are looking for someone to help with construction of a kitchen extension and bathroom, so some practical experience with common tools is necessary, the bathroom will be mosaic, so any experience with that would be amazing, as I dont have any ... accomodation is in a tent , unless you have professional skills, in which case you can stay in my cabin and I'll stay in the tent!
Myself and Alba , my Spanish partner, are renting a beautiful strip of wild land by the coast of one of the last stretches of (almost!) unspoilt mediterranean Spain. The land is a 5 minute walk from a nice sleepy village, Maro, 10 minutes walk from the beach on a private path, and a 40 minute walk from tourist town Nerja. we have bikes you can use to explore the area as well...
unfortunately there was a big fire nearly 2 years ago which destroyed our kitchen , but we are in the process of building a new one, so there is a space to cook, charge phones, laptops and chill, and from looking at the lush vegetation you would hardly know there was a fire at all, although I lost many big trees..
Food is included , but we don't have fancy stuff, it's all basic vegetarian fare, lentils, rice , oats for breakfast , you get the idea ... if you have anything you specifically want we can talk about it though...
Accomodation is in a 2 person tent.
The place is pretty wild and jungly at the moment as we have not been there much, so you have to enjoy being in the middle of nature and all the creepy crawlies it contains ...
The kitchen garden produces a bare minimum , as I haven't been around to put energy there .. there is always kale and chard though! And there is a more overgrown area with recovering avocado and custard apple tree and more recently planted curious fruit trees like Sapote and mangos etc which I would love to turn into a multi layered forest garden.
All organic and full of wildflower and insects. . There are beautiful sea views and a little stream to chill by.
The hot shower only works if it's sunny at the moment, and there is a compost toilet..
There is a really nice group of people and friends in the area here that are open and welcoming and it easy to make friends of all nationalities. We also have a communal space in which we meet for occasional workshops, games evenings and communal work days, the occasional jam etc..
The land is beautiful , there is a stream with little waterfalls,
sea views,
beautiful beaches and mountains a short walk away,
a bike at your disposal
A warm and welcoming international community of interesting people and we can help you with your Spanish lessons.
Now the negatives: it is hot and muggy in summer! so bring light loose clothes! And there are mosquitos about too, so better if it is long sleeved . And you will very probably see snakes, spiders, lizards, geckos and all manners of critters about while you are here, so better if you're not squeemish ! Althought there is nothing that can harm you and they are always more scared of you... Apart from the mozzies! if you are lucky and keep your eyes peeled you can also see chameleons ! Think of Maro as a lost chunk of the Carribean in Andalucia x
Thanks for reading,
Jack
To bring if possible:, long sleeved light clothes for working, natural soap, towel and any seeds you'd like to share / swap...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can teach you some Spanish and English, a little about plants, and there are plenty of interesting neighbors for you to meet, Spanish and from all over.
Projects involving children
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Help
So there is some light eco construction to help with, earthern floor , laying tiles etc, as well as weeding and planting.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis 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
In a tent. I have mattresses, covers etc. Best if you bring your own sleeping bag liner though.
What else ...
Mountains, rivers, beaches, villages, tourist towns, the area has it all! granada, orgiva, the Sierra Nevada and malaga are short bus journeys away too...
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hour day, 5 days a week if I am there
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Fui dos veces a la finca de Jack en la primavera de 2022 y después quedé desde Agosto a Febrero 2023. No soy capaz de explicar lo bueno que es el sitio, pero voy a intentarlo. La cabaña que Jack y sus amigos construyeron de barro, madera y otros materiales naturales y reciclados ahora es mi edificio favorito en el mundo. Puedes… read more
Stefan is a special person for many reasons , not least of these is that he enjoys washing up . He is respectful and considerate of personal space and knows how to entertain himself with his books and music , but he is also sociable, easy to chat to and likes to get to know new people and help them out wherever he can. I left… read more
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Fui dos veces a la finca de Jack en la primavera de 2022 y después quedé desde Agosto a Febrero 2023. No soy capaz de explicar lo bueno que es el sitio, pero voy a intentarlo. La cabaña que Jack y sus amigos construyeron de barro, madera y otros materiales naturales y reciclados ahora es mi edificio favorito en el mundo. Puedes… read more
Stefan is a special person for many reasons , not least of these is that he enjoys washing up . He is respectful and considerate of personal space and knows how to entertain himself with his books and music , but he is also sociable, easy to chat to and likes to get to know new people and help them out wherever he can. I left… read more
Thanks again for… read more
A pleasure
A downhill stroll from the pretty village of Maro, Jack is living action of simple low impact living.
His finca, a long strip of ripe land
With astonishing views of the ocean, back… read more
The work was fun as we did a lot of team work projects such as building the compost toilet and clearing the land to grow fruit and veg.
Maro and Nerja are simply paradise! The whole experience was beautiful, so much freedom in the beachy wilderness!… read more
