Help us around a beautiful house of my family while immersing in Portuguese history and culture in Evora, Portugal

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    This is my family house is Evora, Portugal. A very nice place to relax and immerse in portuguese history and culture. Evora is a UNESCO Heritage City with a beautifull medieval and roman architecture. The property has a wonderful atmosphere with the pool and the fireplace and the minimalistic design.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travelers will have time to explore Evora and surroundings and I will take them on some tours personally.
    I love to know more about each country / region culture and I also like to share about portuguese lifestyle and traditions.
    I'll teach you some portuguese and traditional dishes.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    This is my family country house in Evora, Alentejo, and I'm seeking help in exchange of a wonderful accommodation next to Evora. The projects I want help with are these:

    1. Gardening
    > cutting the bush trees fence
    > general gardening maintenance
    > planting trees and bushes

    2. Sanding and painting interior doors and others inside. Woodworking basic skills

    3. Build and outdoor playground for kids using recycled materials.
    > Woodworking + creativity + bricolage skills required.

    5. Develop an eco art project in the property intended to provoque people's engagement, reflection, awareness about Alentejo's environmental challenges like desertification and intensive agriculture.
    Examples: an installation, a sculpture or painting trees.
    > Art installation skills required


    You will work in one or two of this projects. It depends on the time of the year that you're coming and your skills.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Country design house at 4 km from Evora. We offer a very comfortable stay at our villa. It's a very peaceful place with many amenities like: fireplace, pool, internet, big tv for movies, two bikes, etc.
    I provide mostly vegetarian based food. The meals are prepared sometimes for me and sometimes for the workawayers - Cooking skills are very much appreciated!
    The property has 0.5 hectares with a garden area, cork and pine trees. The surroundings are nature/rural with properties alike in the area.
    I will be at the house my self along my two dogs.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Travellers can explore the city of Evora and tradicional villages in the surroundings. I will take travellers in some tours myself. Travellers will have bikes to go to the city (4 km) or cycle around for sight seeing.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    There is high speed internet connection

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is lots of space for campervans

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    I can accept dogs that get along well with other dogs. I can't accept cats because of my two dogs.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 959552236147

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The image depicts a serene backyard scene featuring a dog lying on a wooden deck, with a pool, trees, and a house visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene featuring a pool with a small waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area, evoking a sense of relaxation and tranquility.
The image depicts a living room with a large window, featuring a couch and coffee table, set against a backdrop of a cityscape, evoking a sense of modernity and sophistication.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a row of trees, with a grassy area in the foreground and a clear sky in the background, evoking a sense of tranquility.
The image shows a room with a table and chairs, featuring a large window and a fireplace, with a decorative wall hanging and a vase on the table. The room is well-lit and has a warm atmosphere.
The image depicts a woman sitting at a table with an assortment of food, set against a backdrop of a tree and a fence, exuding a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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