Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Portugal

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Alentejo, Portugal

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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Coimbra and Center, Portugal

Help on the land, around the house, at my beautiful off-grid Quinta in Central Portugal
Hi! In the mountains of central Portugal, I live with my dog in a remote, south-facing, beautiful off-grid Quinta with several original rebuilt slate houses and barns. I am in my early 60 and left 12 years ago a busy former world behind to live a ......
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Coimbra and Center, Portugal

Beautiful off grid farm located in a peaceful and natural valley close to Penamacor, Portugal.
Hi guys, We're Daniel and Leah 38 years old, our daughters Sophia, 7.5 years old, and Priya 2 years old. We recently separated but are still living together on the farm. We also live with 2 dogs, Bowie and Unicorn, 2 cats named Calma and Ori, and 7 ......
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Porto and North, Portugal

Create a safe and sustainable sanctuary in Lago, Portugal
We are a small family of young dreamers: *Diane, our witch, the visionary who acquired the land, initiated the dream, and keeps it alive. *marc, the dwarf, mistress of the garden and co-owner who helps expand the dream. *Youen/Omali, booboo, ......
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Algarve, Portugal

Looking for artists and also help with my vegetable garden in Algarve, Portugal
I live in a small hamlet up in the hills near to Alte and Benafim. I have a very large back garden and need help to keep it looking tidy and not overgrown. I have two vegetable patches that I need help with. I have fruit trees too. I have my own art ......
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Coimbra and Center, Portugal

Learn about permaculture and sustainable living near Coimbra, Portugal
Hey, my name is Inês, I am 34 years old, and I have been renovating my family house, for the past 3 years with my friend Simone, after 30 years of being abandoned. Now it has a new life by being a learning and regeneration centre, and a rural ......
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Alentejo, Portugal

Nature and sustainable place in Alentejo, Portugal
Hi, my name is Resgate but every one calls me Dada. I am an artist and my current focus is on the preparation of the land to build new spaces for people to stay with us and to create an agroforest/permaculture garden. I have a family and with us are ......
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Madeira, Portugal

Become part of creating a small evolving eco-project in Tabua, Portugal
About Us / About the Project This means beginning — a place where things are built with intention, care, and presence. We are creating a small, evolving project focused on conscious living, simplicity, and meaningful work. This is not a retreat ......
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about 28 days ago

Azores, Portugal

Become part of our family home and discover Fajã Grande, Portugal
Imagine the tropical beauty of Bali and the lush landscapes of Hawaii—now place them in Europe, and you get the breathtaking Island of Flores! Nestled in the most stunning part of the island, our homestead in the charming village of Ponta Da Fajã ......
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Alentejo, Portugal

Join me on my land, great surfing and hiking near Santiago Do Cacém, Portugal.
Bom dia, alegria! I bought this 7 hektar property in 2021 and had no idea about farming and planting trees. I was mostly interested in surfing the Alentejo coast which is 20min away (near Santiago Do Cacém). Realising the huge potential I started to ......
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Coimbra and Center, Portugal

Join our family arts farm in Canas de Senhorim, Portugal
We live in a 2,5 hectares farm in the middle of the Village! We can say that is a arts family farm! It belongs to our family since a few generations! We all have our own place but the project and the working is made in a community way! Our ......
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Porto and North, Portugal

Join our Portuguese-German Family! Family farm on the Camino de Santiago, Portugal
Olá and Hallo! We are a vibrant multicultural family—a Portuguese and German couple with three kids (ages 15, 8, and 6)—living a life rooted in nature and community. Our home, Quinta Estrada Romana, is uniquely situated directly on the historic St. ......
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Coimbra and Center, Portugal

Keep my garden under control while staying near Tomar, Portugal
Dear future friends who are Workaways I need help to keep the wonderful work that many people have done over the years of keeping my garden looking good. Last year I had help from a wonderful Hungarian - Anna - who returned home weighted down with ......
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Coimbra and Center, Portugal

Join our multicultural family and help us create our home near Pedrógão Grande, Portugal
We are a small family: I'm Ronja (German), my husband Joris (French), our three years daughter, and our Australian Shepherd, Kala and puppy Mala. Kala is a bit shy at first, but once she gets to know you, she'll love you. We've moved to our land in ......
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about 9 days ago

Azores, Portugal

Eco projects and caring for fruit trees in Angra do Heroísmo, Los Azores, Portugal
I have a land surrounded by forest and with a big orchard, is located in Terceira island, at the Azores archipelago. the camp is close to the sea (800 metros). and it is located in a very quiet place in the center of Biscoitos village (north coast). ......
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about 4 days ago

Coimbra and Center, Portugal

Join me by the coast to learn about agroforestry and enjoy the nature in Olho Marinho, Portugal
Hi! I’m a 27-year-old who last year bought a piece of land on my own in the Oeste region of Portugal. I’m starting everything from scratch, and my dream is to create a livable space where I can welcome people and begin a project of syntropic ......
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Coimbra and Center, Portugal

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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Algarve, Portugal

Help with gardening and house cleaning in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal
If you are a person/ couple who would like to stay in your own beautiful cottage in the Algarve countryside, minutes from the beach in return for some house cleaning and garden maintenance then get in touch please. I have a scooter available but ......
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Algarve, Portugal

Help restore native forests and support nature conservation efforts in Rogil, Portugal
This is a piece of paradise, a big space within the Natural Park of the Costa Vicentina. We have had the honor of being the guardians of this land for ten years, dedicating ourselves to rewilding and reforesting as part of our effort to help it ......
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about 15 days ago

Algarve, Portugal

Tree-lovers welcome to experience the lovely countryside with in Algarve, Portugal
Situated in the central Algarve, we (Anne and Frank with family) run the Quinta ourselves for most of the year and are expanding it bit by bit. It is a project of the heart: founded by the parents, we are now expanding through our co-operative to ......
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