Join our family committed to creativity, nature, and self-sufficiency in Marmelete, Portugal

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  Description

  Hey there! We're a small family of three living in a beautiful spot in Marmelete, up in the hills of Monchique, Portugal. We homeschool our son and spend our days turning this little corner of nature into something really special. We live in a van, and as travelers and van-lifers at heart, we know how nice it feels to find a quiet, peaceful place in nature to slow down and recharge!
  
  And we'd love to have some company! There's always something to do—whether it's helping out in the garden, working on little wood projects, cleaning up old ruins, or just hanging out and doing fun stuff with our son. That last part is super important, as it gives us a bit of time to focus on our online work, which helps keep this dream going.
  
  We share healthy lunches and dinners every day, and we'd love for you to join us around the table and tell us your story.
  
  We have bikes available and great spots to do yoga. The village of Marmelete is just 10 minutes away by foot and it has a supermarket, restaurants and a great live music place with an organic grocery and craft beers!
  
  We really try to live in harmony with the land whenever possible so we avoid using synthetic or chemical products and ask that anyone staying with us do the same.
  
  So if you're looking for some peace, nature, and good company, come spend some time with us. This place has a calm, grounding energy—and who knows, it might just inspire something in you too.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Fitness

  

  Nature

  

  Plage

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Technologie

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Jardinage

  

  Ferme

  

  Vie en van
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Travellers visiting Marmelete will experience a small typical Portuguese village and learn about this charming village's unique heritage. Located in the Serra de Monchique, Algarve, Marmelete is steeped in history, including the local legend of its founding by a shipwrecked captain and his crew.
  
  Traditional practices include cork harvesting, beekeeping, and the production of honey, wax, and medronho, a local spirit made from the Medronho tree's berries. The village is also known for its Black Iberian pig and other local delicacies.
  
  Marmelete is a great place for hiking, offering scenic trails and breathtaking views. The village occasionally hosts fun celebrations, including the Chestnut Festival, the 1st of May hike and pig roast, the Sardine Festival, the Handicraft Festival and more. A Motorhome Park is also soon opening nearby, featuring a large amphitheater and a public pool.
  
  Our place is within walking distance from the village, allowing easy access to these events, restaurants, a small supermarket and daily interactions with the village community. A novel pub/organic store has recently opened with lots of live music events.
  
  It is conveniently located near Aljezur (15-minute drive), Monchique (30-minute drive), and Portimão (40-minute drive), making it easy to explore the surrounding areas and the beauty of the Algarvian beaches.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  Activities with our 7 year old, gardening and help around the land, help with building wood projects, wood collecting, wood cutting, ruin clearing, painting wood

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Portugais: Courant
  Serbian: Courant
  Espagnol: Débutant

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  Hébergement

  We can offer a spacious tent as sleeping option. We have a scenic spots for motorhomes or vans with power and (drinking) water. We have a common sanitary unit with a private restroom for you and a relaxing hot rain shower. You can also use the washing machine and separate kitchen sink.

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  Autres infos...

  Activities you can do around Marmelete:
  
  - Hiking and Nature Walks: Explore the Monchique Mountains, enjoy panoramic views at Foia, and relax at the Caldas de Monchique thermal springs.
  - Visit Local Villages: Discover traditional crafts and markets in Monchique, and explore the stunning coastline and historic castle in Aljezur.
  - Outdoor Activities: Mountain biking, birdwatching, and horseback riding through the scenic Algarve countryside.
  - Cultural and Historical Sites: Visit the restored Moinho do Poucochinho windmill and the Igreja Matriz de Marmelete parish church.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Although we do not have high-speed internet, we have decent Wifi that can be used in our outdoor chill garden. If you stay with us for a longer period, we are happy to offer you a mobile router with an unlimited plan that works in most spots of the land!

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  We have some scenic spots for campervans or motorhomes with water and power. The access is good but on rainy days an oldie campervan might have trouble getting up a steeper part of the road.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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