Slow and quiet life with donkeys in Puerto de Béjar, Spain

Infos

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  Description

  • 17 years living with donkeys, always focused on respectful and honest human–animal relationships
  • 11 years running the Sanctuary in the Algarve, Portugal
  • 3 years traveling on foot together with the donkeys through different regions and natural areas
  • Built a successful project while maintaining a strong ethical approach toward the animals
  • No exploitation — animal welfare always comes first
  • Since October 2025: after major fires, increasing mass tourism and growing human pressure in the Algarve, I decided to leave and search for a quieter and more natural place. Currently staying in an area with very beautiful nature, while preparing the move to the Pyrenees with my donkeys.
  • Currently creating the next stage of the project: moving toward a remote place in the Pyrenees focused on nature, silence, simple living and meaningful connection with animals
  • Future vision includes retreats, nature experiences and a sanctuary-style home for donkeys and other former farm animals
  • Goal: offer people the possibility to reconnect with nature in a calm and authentic environment without commercial animal use

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Vidéographie

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Culture

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Ferme

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Livres

  

  Art et design

  

  Photographie

  

  Langues

  

  Jardinage

  

  Écriture

  

  Animaux

  

  Nature

  

  Montagne

  

  Randonnée

  

  Activités en plein air
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  • Most of the exchange happens naturally through daily life together with the donkeys and in nature.
  
  • If you are interested, you can learn many parts of nature and animal documentation — from simple camera work and filming to storytelling, editing, colour grading and creating honest, non-staged videos.
  
  • You can also experience what a calm and genuine relationship with donkeys and other animals can look like when there is time, attention and no pressure involved.
  
  • There is also some possibility to learn about simple natural gardening and food forest ideas.

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  Aide

  • In the Algarve, I dedicated myself to permaculture gardening and creating a food forest, and I will continue this at the next place.
  
  • Right now, the focus is on building the future of the project and becoming more visible through video and documentation — not for commercial reasons, but to share a different way of living with animals and nature.
  
  • Do you enjoy simple camera work or have a little experience with filming? I am looking for someone who can help document daily life with the donkeys by carrying or setting up the camera and simply keeping an eye on the picture while filming.
  
  • No professional experience is needed. Patience, calmness, and an interest in nature and animals are much more important.

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  Langues parlées

  Allemand: Courant
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Hollandais: Courant
  Portugais: Intermédiaire

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  Hébergement

  • This place is a former pilgrim hostel. Accommodation is simple, calm and homely.
  
  • You will have your own room. There are basic sanitary facilities (shared bathroom, shower) and a kitchen available.
  
  • Food is simple. I usually cook basic meals (e.g. stews), and you can also prepare your own food.

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  Autres infos...

  • The area is open, with old paths, stone walls, woodland and grazing land. It’s well suited for quiet walks, observing nature, or simply being outside without any specific plan.
  
  • The nearest town is Béjar. It can be reached by bus from larger cities. From there, it’s possible to walk to the location or take a short taxi ride.
  
  • This is a quiet place, and a calm, low-noise environment is important, especially on the property.
  
  • A respectful and mindful way of living — towards both the place and the animals — fits best here.

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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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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  5 donkeys (Cameron, Lucia, Josefina, Federico, Luisa) (2023 ans)

  A small group of five donkeys living and moving together. Used to people, but require calm and consistent handling.

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