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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
15 Apr 2024
Reply rate
83.0 %
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Feedback
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Details
Description
Me and my wife have a small farm in fuerteventura, canary islands. We look after our lovely animals, tend to our organic plants and trees and surf the rest of the time. We have 4 dogs, 13 ducks, 4 cats, 2 chickens, 3 goats, 7 pigs and a donkey. They are all pets and are not going to be eaten! We dont eat meat, but we do eat the eggs. We have olive trees , bananas,moras, fig, mango, lemon , oranges, guava and papaya trees. We are 8 mins from loads of amazing beaches and have amazing vistas on the farm.here you can surf, scuba,cycling, horse ride, sunbathe, swim, skareboard, bmx, kite and windsurf, stargaze and tons of other stuff.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Animal Care
Language practice
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn and practise Language, develop social and agricultural skills.
Help
Coolness required. Responsible enough to close gates and be able to take dogs , goats and donkey for a walk without drama.a willingness to learn farm life in a laid back way but be serious in carrying out responsibilities. Feeding, mucking out and general help but nothing too taxing with plenty of play time. no early starts as we get up about 8am
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
A cool little studio with little kitchen. 20 metres from the house.the bathroom is underneath the studio so a 10 metre walk round. Stunning views. Double bed. Very cosy.
What else ...
Loads to do watersports, hiking etc.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
Jay was a fantastic host - he really cares for all of his animals and makes sure he gives you the time and explanation of how to complete tasks.
He is also very appreciative of the work that is carried out - and goes above and beyond to make you feel at home while… read more
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Jay was a fantastic host - he really cares for all of his animals and makes sure he gives you the time and explanation of how to complete tasks.
He is also very appreciative of the work that is carried out - and goes above and beyond to make you feel at home while… read more
Everything was as described in Jays announcement, no bad surprises at all. He is a welcoming host, and I… read more
