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Unique experience in contact with nature and silence in the northwest of La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello there everyone! My name is Ischa and I currently am helping Migue to transition his land and that of his ancestors into a new phase which ables him to gain more freedom and continue with his new life which he is developing.

    I came here through workaway as well, looking for a place to spend winter and help myself through a process of healing, grounding and growing roots in a place away from the Netherlands. Soon I realized Migue badly needed help as he was alone here for 3 years, working very hard to improve the land which was neglected and left alone for a hundred years by his ancestors.

    After going through a heavy time of personal healing and growth, he was ready to share it, starting in the beginning of this year. And I decided to help him carrying some of the weight he was carrying all the past years, mostly by himself.

    It's a special area here, surrounded by cliffs and canyons where the old indigenous people of La Palma lived for thousands of years. Very green, alot of wild edible plants and the sea is close and to be seen from the land.

    On the land itself there is a variety of fruit trees like papaya, banana, fig, berries (physalis) and alot of greens. The surrounding landscape is mainly dominated by pine and almond trees.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will have the unique experience of taking care of an old piece of land, owned for many years by Palmeros (local inhabitants) and for the past years has been transformed into a place for connection, growth, healing and self-sufficiency by Migue.

    Here you can enjoy a unique experience, being in intimate contact with nature and silence. There are many hiking paths close to this place and the closest beach is reachable by foot in about 2 hours.

  • Help

    Help

    The place has recently been adopted by a foundation which is in the process of transforming it into a new future destination. At the moment it needs caretakers of the trees and garden, cats and to keep them well and alive.

    Also it needs general maintenance like restoring stairs, clearing paths, cleaning tasks, removing old structures and planting new seedlings an cutlings into the garden and on the land.

    There is no money at this moment to spend for food but you can stay here for free without having to work a certain amount of hours. The most important is that the plants and trees get enough water and the cats are fed daily during the morning and evening.

    You can go away for a bit from time to time but please remember we are searching for land-sitters and people who want to stay long-time in the period from april till october.

    If you fit to this description we are happy to get in touch with you!!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I speak English very well!!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    If you want to stay long-term and take care of the garden and cats during the summer, there is a cozy house available to you. If you want to stay one month, there are 2 tents available in total for solo volunteers.

    Common area is the greenhouse where is a cold shower, gas stove with oven and electricity connection.

    We have a compost toilet and also the possibility to use a washing machine from the neighbours.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    This project is somewhat isolated and the connection with the telephone may be limited. The island of La Palma is a World Biosphere Reserve and specifically this area of the island is very wild and uninhabited .

    You can enjoy an infinity of places where you can go hiking, deserted beaches, places of archaeological interest and the most lush forests and island greens. You can use your free time to enjoy the space or to get lost in its surroundings or simple be.

    There is a bus going to the direction of Puntagorda and Barlovento every 2 hours. In Puntagorda there are 2 organic stores, a bus connection to Los LLanos and some other small stores like a toolshop and second hand store.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 912785438181

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