Sagres Sun Stay

Our hostel is located in the South West of Portugal, one of the best surf spots in country, and Europe. In the middle of the nature reserve of Costa Vicentina, we are committed to giving our guests the best experiences that the region has to offer.

The hostel has top new facilities including a swimming pool, out-door gym facilities, common spaces, co-work space, bar & restaurant, and separate accommodation only for volunteers.

What we currently can offer in exchange for up to 4hrs per day, or max. 25hrs work per week are (All setup below can be changed at any given time):

*Free Accommodation (bunkbeds) in shared staff house, with in average 6-7 other volunteers.
*Free breakfast, when on breakfast shift.
*Free dinner, when on restaurant shift.
*Free yoga classes (only when not fully booked).
*100€ per month to cover small expenses, as no food provided (only paid if here min. all 4 weeks).

Surf class only on availability, and after agreement with management.

The owner/management can at any time cancel the agreement, if volunteer do not meet the expectations/house rules without any notice period (non-contracted staff).

Working here is literally the best way to meet other like minded travellers/volunteers from around the world. We are sure you will have the best time, meeting people you will have unforgettable experiences, and moments with during your stay here.

Our hostel is one of the biggest in Algarve, and we have the most amazing staff, so we would love to add you to our young and fun team. We encourage you to enjoy your time here with us, but also take your time to relax, or explore the beautiful surroundings. Due to the size of the Hostel, the business structure and organization, you will not always meet and work directly together with all the staff. As a volunteer you will have access to free surf equipment and will be able to attend 1x surf class and unlimited yoga classes (only when possible and after agreement with management). Surf beaches, cafés/bars, shops, town centre are all easily reachable, and supermarket & café just next door. Our mission is to make your stay as pleasant for you as possible, and a life experience you would not want to have been without at the end of your stay!


Reviews

4.0
(12 reviews)12

Staff & Host

4.0

Hours & Tasks

3.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

Netherlands

4

Lovely Village with lots of surf and a chill vibe. Shifts were as expected sometimes a little extra task. I always had my breakfast shift. Sometimes the schedule was a bit late but all my weeks were the same so it wasn't a big issue.
The housing situation could be better. It wasn't the cleanest and best but it was liveable.
The hostel itself is super nice and has nice areas.

3 months ago

Sweden

3

The hostel is really nice and clean. But the house where the volunteers sleep is very tiny. There is surfboards and wetsuits available and the hostel is quite close to the beach and you Can easily walk down. But there is NO bikes available, only for rent. Overall i had a great time staying in sagres and the regular staff where really nice. The host Can be hard to communicate with sometimes. And the tasks you get assigned Can be quite strange. Would recommend the experience Anyway

almost 2 years ago

Croatia

5

An incredible experience, full of nature, sun, beach and people from all over the world. The environment is very comfortable, Sagres is beautiful and not to mention the hostel, the facilities are amazing, the whole team is very friendly and the space for volunteers is more than enough!
100% recommended, I would love to come back very soon.

almost 2 years ago

New Zealand

4

Due to unforseen personal circumstances I had to leave this host early. I enjoyed the yoga on the roof top and how caring and welcoming Kim and the other volunteers were.

over 2 years ago

Austria

4

The plan was to stay here for over a month - However I contracted Covid in my first week and decided to leave after 2 weeks because of breathing problems - read this review with this context in mind.
No doubt the first couple of days there were really fun and an experience I love to look back on! The few days where I worked were pretty light and manageable. I can agree that I became a fan of Kim, the volunteer manager - always understanding of your needs. Still, the owner is a little bit difficult to communicate with. On a positive note: I was taken good care of when I was sick in quarantine.

over 2 years ago


Perfect for you if you're looking for

Contact with nature

Vegetarian / Vegan

City & Town

Beach

Yoga / Meditation

Wilderness