Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Algarve, Portugal

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Off-grid Fablab and a food forest in Barão de São João, Lagos, Portugal
Who we are We are a non-commercial, not-for-profit initiative, building a FabLab within a once-abandoned farm. Our goal is to create a place where thinkers, artists, makers, and farmers come together to learn, share, and create. This is not a ......
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Join us and experience family life near Silves, Portugal
Hello! We are Lisa, Steve, and our two children, Molly and Sebastian. Alongside our theee rescue cats and numerous chickens. We left the rat race in the UK three years ago to pursue a simpler, more fulfilling lifestyle in the beautiful Algarve ......
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Food forest, reforestation project and small permaculture farm in Aljezur, Portugal
Some people wonder why I do the things I do. I wonder why they don't. Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. I’m Dirk, living in this beautiful part of South Portugal since a couple of years. I am a vegetarian, non-smoker, 60 years old and ......
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Become part of our spot for travellers in sunny Algarve close to Silves, Portugal
We are Maurits and Femke, We moved to the Algarve in February 2026 with our son Bram who is 2 years old. We are renovating an old Quinta close to Silves into a small guesthouse. We choose the Algarve and Silves because we have some family living ......
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Eco project in nature near Lagos, Portugal
😊 Hello, I’m Eilis, I recently moved to a magical piece of land between Lagos and Aljezur, about 26 minutes from the nearest beach. It’s peaceful, with a lovely old well, and a winter river, olive trees, cork oaks, fruit trees and horses nearby, a ......
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Dog sitting for a gentle senior dog while exploring Lagos, Portugal
Hi! My name is Stella. I live with my senior rescue dog in a beautiful two bedroom apartment in Lagos, Portugal. The place has a large south-facing balcony to enjoy the afternoon sun and it sits within a 20 minute walk to supermarkets, a number of ......
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Help at our place in a magical valley in a stunning part of the Algarve, Portugal
We are Jase & Kay,we are an English couple who escaped the Craziness in 2001 and decided to Travel the World with our 3 kids(all grown up now) and we run a project which has been evolving over the last 20 years.We arrived here with our family in our ......
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Various projects around our family farmhouse in the East Algarve, Portugal
============== We are currently looking for positive practical people to come help us on our small farm house project. Bonus if you have any building or gardening skills. ============== We are also always looking for reliable couples to house and ......
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Restore soil, grow vegetables and manage the forest and infrastructure for self-sufficiency near Aljezur, Portugal
*Before you continue, we have a 4 week minimum stay* Hi I'm Nathaniel. My girlfriend Diana and I live on this little farm which has a very lucky location, with breath taking views to the highest Algarvian mountains, close to the beautiful beach of ......
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Stay with us close to the world's most stunning beaches in Machados, Portugal
Hello, We are a retired couple with an old farm in need of restoration. We have done up the house and have a 2 bedroom apartment for family and friends . It has a fully remodeled kitchen and bathroom with all new appliances including a dishwasher ......
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Join us and our dogs at an animal rescue on the Algarve, Portugal
Come and help an animal rescue and protection association in the South-West Algarve, Portugal -- Our current availability for 2026 is below. As people's plans sometimes change, so this changes and it is updated regularly. Large Caravan for up to 2 ......
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Learn about sustainable agriculture and permaculture living in Rogil, Portugal
Welcome workawayer. I am Lisa born in Holland , lived 8 years in Israel and now 11 years in Portugal. I have 2 daughters, 14 and 17(mainly speak English). We lived a long time on ecofarms and communities and this spring we bought our own piece of ......
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Help us with projects in the midst of wild nature in Marmelete, Portugal
Hello, Bom dia dear people. ★★★ WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO ACTIVE SUPPORT AND INSPIRING EXCHANGES. ★★★ Are you looking for a beautiful and inspiring place in the middle of the untouched nature of the Algarve/Portugal? - then you have come to the ......
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Help with horses and garden in the mountains of Monchique, Portugal
We live in the mountains of Monchique (Algarve) with my now thirteen-year-old son (the photos are not current), two ponies and a dog. My partner, Paul, lives next door and is here mainly at weekends. I stay a few nights with my son in Monchique (not ......
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Immerse into Portuguese culture and connect with nature in the Algarve, Portugal
Hello dear travelers and helpers, Availability during Month of May/ June. Please get in touch if you are looking for a place to stay and would like to help me with a variety of projects around the house, which I can't manage on my own. From May ......
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join us at our place of tranquility in Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal
We are a non-profit small project where we share information about meditation, oriental and western natural remedies, healthy vegetarian food and how to grow and prepare your own. Since 2020 our focus is on inner growth and staying healthy ......
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Join me at my simple home while enjoying the Algarve coast in Portimão, Portugal
----------- UPDATE: Please read to the end. If in the calendar is marked red, I have NO availability to host in this period. I’ll be away from April 2nd to April 9th, so I won’t be replying to messages during this time. Thank you for ......
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Explore natural places near the coast and meet the locals in Faro, Portugal
We run a hostel in Faro, Algarve, Portugal. Located in Natural Park Ria Formosa, 5 min from Faro Airport and 25 min walking to the beach. Hostel is brand new, with the modern, colourful design, relaxing rooftop and garden with the pool. Very ......
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Come and enjoy this unique experience full of sensations and a good vibe in Sagres, Portugal
Our Season is from May to October. Not winter season. Our Surf camp is located in Sagres, Algarve. Here you will find different beaches with clear turquoise water, amazing sunny and blue sky. A unique experience full of sensations and a good vibe ......
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Peaceful rural homestead, surrounded by nature, van life friendly amazing park-up East Algarve, Portugal
Home is in a once abandoned beautiful traditional village in the foothills behind Santa Catarina, It is situated in the east Algarve ... just 20 mins drive from the stunning Rio Formosa coastline, between Tavira and Faro. We are a creative, active ......
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