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If you are from outside of the EU and planning to visit Portugal to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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Healthy life on a permaculture farm near Budens in the Algarve, Portugal

Wintertime is coming, the garden is waiting for planting vegetables. Do you like to work outdoor?Walk sometimes with my 4 dogs? Helping around and in the house and in the garden? Biodiversity in nature and around the farm is awesome. We have not ......

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Looking for help in the house and garden near Tomar, Portugal

Hello, I'm Mindi I'm originally from The UK but I moved to Portugal in Summer 2017, to live a simpler, rural life. I live in a village 6.6km south of Tomar so I am not 'off grid' but try to be as sustainable as I can by growing fruit and ......

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Help at private home for crafting and quiet in Castanheira de Pera, Portugal

Hello! Im Liran. 36 years old and have moved to portugal, kind of... about three years ago. I bought a house here, which I am slowly discovering is perfect for me, in an area that I am discovering and loving more and more. Im hoping to make ......

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House-sit my dogs and cats near the beach in Carcavelos, Portugal

My name is Geraldine, I am a therapist and travel frequently. My kids are all studying abroad so when I travel my dogs need petsitting. Walking four times a day. On the plus side, I live in front of the beach in Carcavelos. train takes 20 minutes to ......

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Help with animals on a small farm by the sea, Sintra, Portugal

Small farm by the sea, with horses, pigs, dog, cats and other animals, it is also a bed and breakfast house for guests but not all year round. close access to three surfing beaches

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Enjoy an off-grid mountain view from our home in Travancinha, Central Portugal

We are William, Laure and 3 year old Rafael. We are a young family, originally from Belgium, who moved to live off-grid in Central Portugal 6 years ago. We live on 2 hectares of land ("a quinta") in a valley next to a tiny village, called ......

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Experience a relaxing way of life, share experiences and discover our local traditions in Vila Nova da Baronia, Portugal

We are Thérèse and Henk from the Netherlands, living in Vila Nova da Baronia, Portugal, just 25 minutes from the beautiful historic city of Évora. We would love to welcome Workawayers for about a month, roughly from early January to early February. ......

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Join us out at our family Quinta with varied projects near Tomar, central Portugal

Welcome….. Hi, I am Janine , my partner Terry both originally from the UK, we have two boys of 11 and 10yrs old and we live on a Quinta (tiny farm) in central Portugal next to the country's second biggest lake Castello Do Bode. We own 2 acres of ......

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Immerse yourself in a permaculture livestyle in Tábua, Portugal

Join us to be part of an abundant place with healthy food, eco-friendly designed buildings and positive mindset! UPDATE: At the moment we prefer to host pairs/couples at a time, because of accommodation possibility and practicality of work flow. ......

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Beautify forests on an animal retreat in Almeida, Portugal

Clear bushes ✂️ , prune trees 🌳 and draw your own artworks on large outside walls 🎨 in a nearly wild mountain with an amazing view ⛰. You'll be doing the groundwork for the land to beautify itself, for the forest to grow healthy and, most ......

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Animal lovers only!!! Rescue animals and live in the central Algarve in Lagoa, Portugal

We live on a Quinta in the central Algarve, Portugal. We have some land that came with our property and so we have some rescue animals - donkeys, goats, chickens, dogs. We have lots of farm tasks to do everyday and animals to feed.plus some extra ......

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Help on our permaculture land with projects for our retreat centre near Alvaiázere, Portugal

Hello Friends, Thanks for stopping by. We are a young Christian family in our late 30's & early 40's with a baby girl born 14th October 2023. Both U.K citizens living in Central Portugal. Andrew is U.K born but of Greek origins. Rosie is ......

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help to build our permaculture farm and community space near Odemira, Portugal

hello, we are Eran and Neta, and we want to welcome you to our little farm, in south Alentejo, surrounded by nature. Eran has been living in Portugal for the last 7 years, and bought this farm in 2020. before that he was like you, working and ......

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Join our family and help us with horse handling in Sao Teotonio, Portugal

We are a family living in the sw alentejo, costa vicentina, working in 3 different fields: -Horsetraining / Horsetrails -pedagogical work w. teenagers and also medical mushrooms in the winter season. Our ranch is 12km from the ocean in the middle of ......

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Dog/House sitting and improving our Azorean House on Santa Maria Island

We are Olga and Alvaro. Together with our dalmatian Nina we live in the small, calm island of Santa Maria. We grew up in the Netherlands and Uruguay, respectively, after living in the prairies of South Dakota and Minnesota for 16+ years we have now ......

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Explore your creativity and experience rural living in Madalena, Portugal

Heyyy :)) I’m Nair, based in Madalena, Pico Island (Azores). I’m looking for a creative, hands-on person to help me give my house a little upgrade! The place already has a ton of charm, but it deserves a few finishing touches to make it even more ......

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Learn about organic gardening on a little farm near Monchique, Portugal

I'm a Swisswoman and I live on a little farm near Monchique. I have a dog, two cats, an organic garden and many fruit trees and a lot of work on my steep land. I need sombody, who is helping me in the garden and on the land. I have a lovely ......

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Experience daily life in a quiet area of the Algarve, Portugal

People come to us if they love nature, want to enjoy the peace and quiet, and like dogs. I live here with two dogs and sometimes with my daughter or friends. I enjoy gardening and enjoy discussing many different topics with others. I have a large ......

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Garden and property maintenance, small veggie patch, chickens and dogs by the Serra d'Aire National Park, Portugal

First of all , read my following profile. READ IT : UNDERSTAND IT ..I won't answer enquiries and questions where the answer is below but if there are language issues or the need for clarification, then then please contact me My profile..omnivore, ......

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Help me on my land with my dog, cat, and chickens, and have a magical experience on Pico island, Azores, Portugal

Hi, Jess here, I am living on Pico island in the Azores, the gorgeous Portuguese archipelago consisting of 9 volcanic islands. I moved here from the UK 7 years ago to be a whale watching guide and now work as an English teacher. I live with 2 cats, ......

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Help with land clearance near the city of Viseu, Portugal

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Yoga mornings, festival vibes and meaningful help in Sao Pedro do Sul, Portugal

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Immerse into Portuguese culture and connect with nature in the Algarve, Portugal

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Be welcome at our piece of Paradise located in the peaceful mountains of Monchique, Portugal

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Come immerse yourself in nature and share knowledge in a holistic centre in Vale do Vouga, Portugal