Cultural exchange and environmental projects in the heart of Arrábida Natural Park near Lisbon, Portugal

Infos

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  Description

  We are João and my son Pedro, living on a farm in the heart of the Arrábida Natural Park in Portugal. I’m a sociologist, and Pedro hopes to become a cook. We enjoy sharing our connection to this beautiful region and welcoming people from different backgrounds into our everyday family life.
  
  Alongside our family life, we run a sustainable tourism project. Our Workaway exchange is separate from this business. Volunteers will only help with non-commercial activities in our private family spaces, not in accommodation, gardens, farm areas or other spaces used by paying guests or for paid experiences. There will be no guest-related duties, preparation of tourist activities, or work supporting the tourism business.
  
  Within these boundaries, help may include growing plants for our own use, caring for our animals and helping with everyday upkeep of our private spaces. We will explain the tasks and the distinction between private and business areas clearly before agreeing on a stay.
  
  For us, hosting is about more than practical help: it is an opportunity to share ways of life, knowledge and perspectives. I would be happy to share my knowledge of Arrábida’s history, culture and natural environment, as well as conversations about Portuguese society drawing on my background in sociology. With Pedro’s interest in cooking, food can also be a wonderful way to exchange recipes, traditions and ideas.
  
  We will take you around the Arrábida area to discover its landscapes, local culture and gastronomy. This region stretches from Setúbal to Cabo Espichel and combines mountains, the ocean, remarkable biodiversity and a rich cultural heritage—all around 45 minutes from Lisbon.
  
  We also hope to learn from you: about your country, language, food, experiences and approach to daily life. We would love this to be a genuine, two-way exchange, with time to talk, learn from one another and explore what makes Arrábida special.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Projets DIY créatifs

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Aide à la maison

  Petits travaux d'entretien
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Ferme

  

  Vidéographie

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Culture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Jardinage

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Montagne

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Plage

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Randonnée
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Staying with us is an opportunity to experience everyday life with a Portuguese family at the heart of the Arrábida Natural Park. We want this to be a genuine exchange, where we share our experiences and traditions while learning about yours.
  
  My life course has consistently led me to be curious and interested about other cultures and world visions. On the other hand, I can also introduce you to Arrábida’s cultural heritage, local traditions and natural environment. We will take you around the area, from Setúbal to Cabo Espichel, to discover the landscapes, history and gastronomy that make this region special. Actually, we've built (it's still under development and constant update) a website about that you can start exploring.
  
  We hope you get involved in activities about growing plants (their health and nutrition value), caring for animals and the seasonal rhythms of life on a farm. We are happy to share what we know, and equally interested in any skills or ideas you bring.
  
  Food is another lovely way to connect. My son Pedro hopes to become a cook, and we would enjoy exchanging recipes and discovering dishes from your home country. Everyday conversations can also offer opportunities to practise Portuguese and exchange words and expressions in your language.
  
  Above all, we hope to learn about your culture, experiences and perspective. For us, the value of hosting lies in mutual curiosity, shared experiences and the connections we build along the way.

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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

  We have a lot of things we need help with: identifying and tagging fruit trees and other autochthonous vegetation and trees; planting at the greenhouse and the orchard; petting and feeding the animals at the animal farm; designing hiking trails and other natural environment experiences; general help within the farm; small repairs; etc.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Portugais: Courant
  Espagnol: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  We can help with learning Psortuguese.
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  Hébergement

  A room within the house.
  
  You will have the chance to cook your own meals in our kitchen. A groceries list will be agreed (with a top up-value to be defined) so 3 meals can be prepared by the working person.

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  Autres infos...

  We have a 'working' car that might sometimes be used to ride around during your time off.

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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

  The internet connection is stable and medium speed (40 to 100 mb)

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Yes, we space for small / medium size vans.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  Chico & Miguel (5 mois)

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