Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Portugal

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Experience peace and a deep connection with nature in Cercal, Alentejo, Portugal
I acquired a property in the picturesque setting of Alentejo, In the meantime we brought our two horses, three sheep, two cats a about a year ago. My vision involves maintaining amd organize my space.. I intend to incorporate gardening, animal care, ......
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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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Share your healthy cooking skills with our friendly family in the heart of Lisbon, Portugal
Hello dear volunteer, We are a family of five. A Turkish couple ( Nazli- the mother and Ilker- the father) with a 17-month-old baby (February 2026) and two cats, Ponçik and Biber. We have been living in Lisbon since October 2023. We need help for ......
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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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Come be part of our family in the paradise of Figueira, Portugal
We are a small family. Philip (6), Benno (7), Leonie (9) and Steffen (42). Steffen needs help to get the house in shape. Great would be if you could go to the market to by fresh fruits and veggies and cook some nice meals. Sometimes I need help from ......
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Learn about gardening and experience village life in Azoia de Baixo, Portugal
We have a small property 70 kilometres from Lisbon where we recently moved to. The property has different small houses and an old wine cellar now converted into a big salon with a common kitchen and living area, one garage for extra storage and one ......
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Help out with a fun tour company in the gorgeous beachside town of Lagos, Portugal
How would you like the chance to help with a fun backpacker tour business on the beautiful southern coast of Portugal? Based in the epic town of Lagos, I am the sole owner/operator, but one that can't get by without help from my mates and many ......
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Join us at a vegan animal sanctuary near the Serra da Estrela National Park, central Portugal
Welcome to Star Mountain Animal Sanctuary, a Vegan Sanctuary! Hello, I am Annie, and I run a registered non-profit animal sanctuary located in the stunning Serra da Estrela National Park in central Portugal. The mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, ......
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Learn how to restore old stone houses in the mountains of Serra da Lousã, Portugal
When a singer and a cook come together and start a community in the mountains of Serra da Lousa, there are many evenings with delicious food and good music sessions. Musicians welcome. We live in a nearly abounded village in the mountains of Serra ......
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Plant an agroforest in Alentejo, Portugal
2026 feb : We're accepting volunteers until the end of the month to work on agroforestry and river maintenance, building a tree nursery and a space for different types of composting, etc. Scroll for more details 😁 -- Hey! I'm Isabel and I have a ......
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Help reforest a valley and bring an old farm to life in Folques, Portugal
Hey! Welcome! I now have a basic wooden cabin you can stay in. My place is about natural building, Syntropic forestry (kind of food forest) and rewilding. I always try to have 2 or more work awayers, so you can go on adventures with other persons ......
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Learn new skills at an off grid mountain home with a dog behaviourist in Fundao, Portugal
I'm Hannah, a dog behaviourist and Mum of 8 year old daughter Phoenix. We are creating an off grid, sustainable homestead project and renovating an old farm house in the Gardunha mountain range. We have horses, dogs, chickens and a cat, lots of ......
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Learn about permaculture, enjoy the surf and beaches in Aljezur, Portugal
We are a family with an eco-agriculturismo in the heart of the Algarve, Portugal. Near surfspots and beautiful hiking trails and the lively village Aljezur, we created an amazing farm. We always need help with planting, seeding, building and ......
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House and farm sitting on my little farm in the Distrikt Portalegre, Alentejo, Portugal
Hello altogether 🌞 Who has time and feels addresse I'm living here in the Alto Alentejo since four years – live my dream of a free life in the countryside. I’m living very close to my children and grandchildren too, who are a big part of my life. ......
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Experience local village life in São Miguel, Portugal
We are Georg and Andrea, in our mid-to-late 60s, and have lived for about 30 years in Ginetes, a small town in the southwest of São Miguel Island. Your tasks would include helping out between October and March on our 8000 sq m Quinta (country ......
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Caring for land and re-imagining education in North Alentejo, Portugal
Welcoming the Creators of the New earth. I am myself an ecosystem, creating, discovering and practicing collaborative and regenerative ways of Being. As well a Creator, a mature age Woman and a Mother. Im weaving this possibility of Land ......
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Help build mud houses and grow plants in a self sustainable non-profit community in Santa Bárbara, S.Teotónio, Portugal
We are Sabine, Tom from Germany and Lucy, our Border Collie from Portugal. We are in the process of building a kind of centre for holistic healing and are looking for you to help us. We will build the communal kitchens, construct houses out of ......
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Come and help us around our B&B in nature, in Aljezur, Portugal
We are a family with four young children and we have a turismo rural in Aljezur Portugal. We have seven rooms and can welcome up to 20 guests. We offer a lush, vegetarian breakfast every morning. It is a magical place, African inspired interior with ......
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Join us on our heavenly farm in Sao Marcos de Serra, Portugal
Hello :) We are Edd (49), Anika (44) and our Grace (5), living on our beautiful farm 6km outside of Sao Marcos de Serra. An hour away from Faro, 45km north of the beautiful beaches of the south coast, into the mountains. We have 4,3 hectares of ......
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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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