Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Portugal

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Join us on our syntropic community farm in Travanca de Lagos, Portugal
We are a fit and active couple in our 50s and early 60s developing a community syntropic farm in Central Portugal. The land is 8 hectares of terraces, woodland and river front overlooking the valley with a view of both the Caramulo and the Serra da ......

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Sustainable and self reliant living in the mountains of the Serra da Estrela, Guarda area, Portugal
We are a family of 5 (10,7,4 yo), living in the mountains of the Serra da Estrela at 950m altitude in a small village. We (Janneke and Frank) are working on creating a sustainable and self reliant community for people who are interested: - in ......

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Enjoy creating a relaxed, communal atmosphere near Tomar, Portugal
*** LAST MINUTE SPACE AVAILABLE*** Hello, I’m Annie, a retiree living in Pai Cabeça, a small village near the historic town of Tomar. My home sits on the edge of a forest and is within walking distance of the beautiful Castelo do Bode lake. There ......

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Join us at our new off-grid home along the Dão River near Viseu, Portugal
Come and join us at our new place in the heart of Portugal, right by the peaceful Dão River. We’ve just moved in an old Quinta and want to turn it into a co living paradise and meeting spot for good people. We are a three-generation family, living ......
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Reconnect with nature at our animal sanctuary in Palmela, Portugal
If wanna make an impact and difference, join our small animal sanctuary in the countryside of Palmela, Portugal. 📅 Minimum commitment: 1 month, paid position available on summer 🏡 Accommodation is provided on site and meals We’re looking for an ......

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Take part in a natural permaculture project in Algarve, Portugal
We are Nimea and Vittoria (42 years old), Paolo and Edoardo (44 years old), and the little ones Oceano and Deva (3 years old). We are two Italian families who chose to build our lives here in Portugal. In 2021, we moved into our home, located on a ......
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House and pet sitting for cat lovers in Bombarral, Portugal
Hey Workawayers, thank you for your volunteering spirit! I'm currently living with another flatmate in the house of my friend in Bombarral, Portugal with 4 cats in a quiet and very pleasant neighborhood. Bombarral is the heart of Oeste region with ......
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Explore the beautiful island of Pico and join us at our property in Piedade, Portugal
Hello all , we are a small family, living in the beautiful island of Pico in the Azores, we need at the moment help in our farm and need some extra hands to take care of the garden, property , cleaning and diy projects and building deck .we prefer ......

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Horsey person welcome to help with grooming and maintenance in Grândola, Portugal
I´m Simone, a single mature person with rescued animals. I live in a small cottage in the countryside, somewhere in the Setúbal region (under Lisbon on the map). This region is known for cork oaks, pine trees, wine and black pigs. I am not native to ......
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Get hands-on experience with regenerative principles of growing in rural Fornos de Algodres, Portugal
Closing out a year cycle and feeling good! The land is in good heart, the olive harvest was ok - not as good as last year but not bad. I grew aubergines for the first time ever and the fruit is ongoing: still picking persimmons, oranges are starting ......

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Small quinta while slowing down and connecting with nature in Vilela, Central Portugal
Hello, My name is Jurrie (67). I’m originally from The Netherlands but live in the Beiras/Central Portugal full time for more many years. Recently sold our holiday park where we have hosted many volunteers over the years (see reviews until 2023). ......
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Experience life with animals in Algarve, Portugal
Hello everyone, my name is Manon. Im living in the Algarve in a small village called Tunes. Im living at a Quinta. I have 3 horses, 2 sheeps, 2 piggies, chickens and 3 dogs With so many animals and a plot of land of 5000m2 its a lot to take care ......

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Help with some home projects in Atougia da Baleia, Peniche, Portugal
Hi. My name is Caroline, Belgian, 54 years old. Me and my dog (Teckel) recently moved to a big house in Atougia da Baleia, Peniche. Capital of the wave. Surf, surf and more surf.. The house came with a lot of furniture. Decent quality, but very ......
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Clear branches on our beautiful woodland garden in Arcos de Valdevez, Northern Portugal
We moved to this beautiful farm two years ago and have been working to open spaces to allow light into the fruit trees that were planted by a previous owner some years ago. We have plenty of trees, coppices and a vegetable garden as well as small ......

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Come and join me in this magical valley, Sao Pedro Do Sul, North Portugal
**Currently away taking time for myself - looking for land / house sitters all of Summer 2026 (May-September) to water trees - must be able to commit to long periods at least a few months** Hey folks, I have a solid little stone house nestled in a ......

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Get in contact with nature in West-Algarve, Portugal
7 hectar land with 3 small houses and 1 Tinyhouse. 1 wood house is occupied with a family with 4 children (1,5,8 and 10 years old girls). In the Tinyhouse is living our new neighbour and friend Kamile, who help me on the land. I live close by in ......
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Be welcome at our piece of paradise located in the peaceful mountains of Monchique, Portugal
Are you on a journey of discovery? Do you yearn for meaningful experiences with like-minded, sovereign individuals? Perhaps our little chunk of paradise will put a smile on your face. Hi... we're James and Nadine. We are a couple of Canadian ......
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Join our family and learn new skills in S.B. Messines, Portugal
We're a German-Portuguese family with two school aged children. We home school. Our project is an already established, 20 year old permaculture homestead. We produce our own eggs and milk and some meat. The holistic land management approach of ......

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Join our team in our refuge in the middle of nature in Alentejo, Portugal
Hello 😁, I am Ugo, who moved to Portugal after 10 years living in Hong Kong. I am the guardian of 74 acres of magical land in Serpa, Alentejo, where, following my dream of creating an eco-chic land and people regeneration retreat center, a natural ......
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Help us take care of our land in Alentejo, Portugal
Our Monte is located in Serpa county in Baixo Alentejo. The area is absolutely beautiful, and located less than an hour from the Alqueva dam and the Guadiana park. Our land is 7 hectares, with a pond and dotted with many oak trees and olive trees. ......
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