Eco Village La Oliva, Spain

5.0
(40 reviews)40

Help us with our self-sustaining construction project

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
27 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with nature
33 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
25 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host

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What you offer

18h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Surf lessons
Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Surfboards
You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
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Availability

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Stay at least
2 days
Stay up to
10 days

The Experience

We live on a volcanic island, building our small oasis with wood and fruit-tree gardens; we are passionate about the sea, surfing, and wind, it's a way of life for us, so it's always present to let us enjoy it to the fullest. During the day we dedicate a few hours to the garden and to the maintenance and construction of wood, as well as to small household tasks, so that everyone who visits us feels at home.

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Requirements

  • Between 24 and 50 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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40 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Village

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 33 Get in touch with nature
  • 25 Learning about sustainability
  • 18 Developing environmental awareness
  • 17 Immersing in the local culture
  • 17 Meeting locals
  • 14 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 23 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 16 13. Climate action
  • 7 17. Partnerships for the goals
Fabrizio

Italy

5

I spent a fantastic week at this project in Fuerteventura. The place is beautiful, completely immersed in nature and the typical tranquility of the island. The tasks required are simple, accessible to everyone, and absolutely doable: you work just the right amount, leaving plenty of time to enjoy and explore the island. The host is really nice and super helpful, ensuring a great balance between the activities and free time. Highly recommended, i hope to come back soon!

about 1 month ago

Stephanie

Hong Kong (SAR)

5

I had such a special and wholesome experience. From the moment I arrived, the hosts made me feel truly welcome and at home. The work was varied (painting, sanding, gardening) and felt meaningful. I also learned a lot about running an eco-village. I stayed in a peaceful little cabin surrounded by nature, which I loved. The setting in La Oliva is beautiful and remote, perfect for disconnecting and slowing down. The hosts were also very flexible with content creation, which I appreciated. Overall, a unique and hard-to-replicate experience. I would 100% recommend it to anyone!

8 months ago

Pavlina

Czech Republic

5

I had a great experience staying with Eva and Marcos. They are both very friendly, kind and welcoming, which made me feel comfortable right away.
Everything is based on mutual agreement, and Eva always makes sure you’re happy with the tasks and schedule. The work is simple, clearly explained, and the hours are exactly as stated. The atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly.
I also had plenty of free time to explore. The island is beautiful - you can enjoy both the mountains and the sea. I would recommend renting a car, as getting around withou one can be difficult. 😊

8 months ago

Jaeho

Korea, South

5

Eva and Marcos they both were welcoming me since I arrived, kept checking how am I doing and tried to make me feel comfortable there. It was just few days eventhough at least we went to surfing together once and it would have been more amazing if we spend time more in the water together. Next time :))

8 months ago


Eva replied

Yes I would like a lot ;-)

Ayane

Japan

4

I had a really good time at the eco village! Eva was not there during my stay because of her family matters and I was a bit sad that I was mostly by myself, but it was ok. Eva even let me use her surfboard and wetsuit so that I could surf. She also invited me to join her online yoga class :) I rented a car while I was there, and I highly recommend having a car during your stay. The place is a bit away from the beaches and stores. You can take a bus to go somewhere, but it is easier and more fun to drive around the island.

10 months ago

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