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  Description

  Hello! We are Carlota and Miguel, and we welcomed our son Alén into the world in August 2026.
  
  We are young enthusiasts of simple living, community, and a life connected to the land. Last year, we built a small clay house to welcome our son, on a piece of land on the southern coast of Galicia, in Morade, Sabarís.
  
  We are both originally from this valley, although we spent most of the last ten years living outside Galicia. Two years ago, we decided to return home and plant the seeds of everything we had learned along the way, creating a life that feels more connected to the land, to our roots, and to our community.
  
  We have a small vegetable garden and a few chickens, and we enjoy taking care of the land and living close to nature. The land is close to Miguel’s family home, where his father and brother live with their families, so family and community are a natural part of our everyday life.
  
  We really value community and sharing everyday life with the people around us, so we would love to open this little corner of Galicia to people who, on their journey through Galicia, feel like coming to share this beautiful land with us.
  
  There is always something to do, learn, and discover here. We hope to create a welcoming, peaceful space where we can exchange skills, stories, meals, ideas, and good moments with people from different places.
  
  We look forward to meeting you and sharing a little piece of our home with you!
  
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  ¡Hola! Somos Carlota y Miguel, y en agosto de 2026 nació nuestro hijo, Alén.
  
  Somos una pareja joven apasionada por una vida sencilla, la comunidad y una forma de vivir conectada con la tierra. El año pasado construimos una pequeña casa de barro en un terreno en la costa sur de Galicia, en Morade, Sabarís, donde pudimos dar la bienvenida a nuestro hijo.
  
  Los dos somos de este valle, aunque durante los últimos diez años vivimos fuera de Galicia. Hace dos años decidimos volver a casa y plantar las semillas de todo lo que habíamos aprendido durante ese tiempo, creando una vida más conectada con la tierra, con nuestras raíces y con nuestra comunidad.
  
  Tenemos un pequeño huerto y unas cuantas gallinas, y disfrutamos cuidando de la tierra y viviendo en contacto con la naturaleza. El terreno está cerca de la casa familiar de Miguel, donde viven su padre y su hermano con sus respectivas familias, por lo que la familia y la comunidad forman parte natural de nuestro día a día.
  
  Valoramos mucho la vida en comunidad y compartir el día a día con las personas que nos rodean, así que nos gustaría abrir este pequeño rincón de Galicia a personas que, en su viaje por Galicia, quieran pasar un tiempo con nosotros y compartir esta tierra tan bonita.
  
  Siempre hay algo que hacer, aprender y descubrir. Nos gustaría que este fuera un espacio acogedor y tranquilo donde poder intercambiar conocimientos, historias, comidas, ideas y buenos momentos con personas de diferentes lugares.
  
  ¡Estamos deseando conoceros y compartir con vosotros un pequeño pedacito de nuestro hogar!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Van life

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Farming

  

  Culture

  

  Charity work

  

  Photography

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Hitchhiking

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Carpentry

  

  Art & design

  

  Architecture

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Dancing

  

  Camping
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Val Miñor is located 25 minutes from the city of Vigo and 40 minutes from the Portuguese border. Surrounded by beautiful beaches, mountains, and pools, you can enjoy the culture of Galicia's southern coast.
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  El Val Miñor está ubicado a 25 minutos de la ciudad de Vigo y a 40 minutos de la frontera con Portugal.
  Rodeado de hermosas playas, montes, poza podrás disfrutar de la cultura de la costa sur de Galicia.

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  Au Pair Help

  Further details can be found here

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  We are looking for people who would like to become part of our everyday life and lend a hand with the different things that come up around the land and our home.
  
  As we have recently welcomed our baby Alén, we are also learning to balance family life with our projects, so an extra pair of hands is especially welcome at this stage.
  
  Depending on your interests and skills, there are many ways you can get involved:
  
  Taking care of the vegetable garden and helping with everyday tasks on the land.
  
  Looking after the chickens and other small tasks around the homestead.
  
  Cooking and sharing meals together.
  
  Helping with cleaning and keeping the house and common spaces tidy.
  
  Spending some time with Alén and giving us a hand with the little things that come with having a newborn.
  
  Getting involved in creative or artistic projects, if that is something you enjoy.
  
  Helping with building and maintenance projects. Miguel is a carpenter, so there may be opportunities to work together on different construction or woodworking projects.
  
  We are quite flexible and happy to adapt to people's interests and skills. We value initiative, creativity, and a willingness to get involved in everyday life more than any particular experience or expertise.
  
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  Buscamos personas a las que les apetezca formar parte de nuestro día a día y echarnos una mano con las diferentes tareas que van surgiendo alrededor de la tierra y de nuestra casa.
  
  Como acabamos de dar la bienvenida a nuestro bebé, Alén, también estamos aprendiendo a compaginar la vida familiar con nuestros proyectos, así que en esta etapa agradecemos especialmente contar con un par de manos más.
  
  Dependiendo de vuestros intereses y habilidades, hay muchas formas de participar:
  
  Cuidar el huerto y ayudar con las tareas cotidianas de la tierra.
  
  Cuidar de las gallinas y echar una mano con las pequeñas tareas del día a día.
  
  Cocinar y compartir las comidas juntos.
  
  Ayudar con la limpieza y mantener la casa y los espacios comunes ordenados.
  
  Pasar un rato con Alén y ayudarnos con las pequeñas cosas que implica tener un recién nacido.
  
  Participar en proyectos creativos o artísticos, si es algo que os interesa.
  
  Ayudar en proyectos de construcción y mantenimiento. Miguel es carpintero, así que puede haber ocasiones en las que podamos trabajar juntos en proyectos de construcción o carpintería.
  
  Somos bastante flexibles y nos gusta adaptarnos a los intereses y habilidades de cada persona. Para nosotros, tienen más valor la iniciativa, la creatividad y las ganas de participar en la vida cotidiana que tener experiencia o conocimientos específicos.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Galician: Fluent
  Portuguese: Fluent
  German: Intermediate

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Depending on the time and the number of volunteers, we offer accommodation in a tent, teepee, caravan, or dormitory at Miguel's family home.
  
  We offer breakfast and lunch in exchange for hours worked, and dinners can be shared.
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  Según el momento y el número de voluntarios ofrecemos alojamiento en tienda de campaña, tipi, caravana o dormitorio en casa de la familia de Miguel.
  
  Ofrecemos desayuno y comida como intercambio por las horas trabajadas y las cenas podrán ser compartidas.

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  What else ...

  We have bicycles available to get around the area.
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  Tenemos bicicletas disponibles para moverse por la zona.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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