Farm Castro Laboreiro, Portugal

4.5
(72 reviews)72

Passionate About Horses? This is for You!

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
37 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
60 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
27 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Nov
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Feb
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Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

We organize horse riding holidays in the only national park of Portugal! 🐎🌿 We have 11 horses and 9 dogs and need your help with daily horse care, stable management, activity logistics, and small farm tasks. Our farm is in a beautiful, peaceful, and remote area, surrounded by nature. Life here is simple and rewarding. No experience required — we teach everything! If you love animals, nature, and are proactive, we’d love to welcome you!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Under 30 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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72 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 60 Get in touch with nature
  • 27 Meeting international travelers
  • 26 Practicing English
  • 26 Immersing in the local culture
  • 21 Meeting locals
  • 20 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 35 15. Life on land
  • 19 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 5 13. Climate action
Muriel

Germany

5

Volunteering at the horse farm for the last two months was truly one of the most amazing and authentic experience ever. If you work together and find your own rhythm the work is easy. The nature is breathtaking and I would definitely recommend spending as much time outside as possible. All of Mariana's and Pedro's animals have such a nice and clever character. It was truly a delight to take care of the farm going on rides. Pedro and Mariana are welcoming, hardworking and thoughtful. I've not only gained extra leg muscles but also a home away from home. You won't regret applying!!

7 days ago

Laura

Ireland

5

Mariana and Pedro are such genuine and kind people. Despite being extremely busy they do everything to make sure the volunteers are comfortable which I really appreciated. The tasks are not difficult and the schedule is very clear and understandable. You will be left with lots of free time to explore the beautiful surrounding nature which is a big bonus. Obviously the best part was the farm it's lovely to see that they are so well taken care of :) Overall it was an amazing experience, I loved my stay here and I would 100% recommend 🥰

2 months ago

Jana

Czech Republic

5

I loved my whole stay here, Marianna and Pedro made me feel welcome from the start, explained everything regarding the tasks and my stay and I could ask if something wasn't clear. I genuinely enjoyed the tasks and spending time with the farm, in nature, exploring etc. We had plenty of free time even on working days to go and see the surroundings, swim in the waterfalls… It is so obvious that the farm are loved, well taken care of and genuinely appreciated. The best part? Waking up and the farm greeting you once you step out of the caravan. Would recommend this experience 10/10🩷

2 months ago

Weronika

Poland

5

This was my first ever volunteering experience and I couldn't imagine it being any more perfect. I felt extremely welcomed and cared for. Marianna and Pedro are the best people you'll ever meet and they will treat you like family. Nothing could have prepared me for how much I'm going to miss the stables and working there. Everything is done perfectly starting with the assigned tasks and working hours and ending with communication. You can truly feel the passion and love these people have for what they do. All the animals are lovely and very well taken care of. I couldn't have wished for more❤️

3 months ago

Ellie

United Kingdom

5

I loved my time here the work was enjoyable and there was loads of exploring to do in my free time. Mariana and Pedro treated us very well and all the animals were lovely! I was sad to leave at the end of the stay :) thank you Mariana and Pedro for everything :)

3 months ago

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