Homestay Ponte da Barca, Portugal

5.0
(17 reviews)17

🌿 Share Your Skills & Connect Through Nature and Creativity!

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture
14 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
14 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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.
Arts
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
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.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Dance classes
Take free dance classes at our place.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

🌿 I'm looking for friendly, like-minded people to help with gardening, cleaning, and small organizing tasks around the house and land. I’d love to connect with volunteers who can also share their passions through workshops or therapeutic/artistic sessions — yoga, dance, vegetarian cooking, or anything from the heart is welcome! 🧘‍♀️🎨🍲 Let’s grow, create, and enjoy together 🌞

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate Portuguese
  • Over 28 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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17 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 14 Immersing in the local culture
  • 14 Meeting locals
  • 13 Get in touch with nature
  • 7 Developing social awareness
  • 4 Practicing English
  • 2 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 12 3. Good health and well-being
  • 8 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 2 17. Partnerships for the goals
Pieter

Belgium

5

Antonio is such an amazing host. He is very welcoming and made us feel at home instantly. Even though his place is a little isolated he made sure that we saw more than enough of the surrounding areas. He came up with ideas and the free time he had was spent diving into culture, history, the home,... The hours of work were respected, and there was a lot of freedom when it came down to the tasks. The lovely part was that he expressed his gratitude regularly when it came down to the work we did. The place offered for us to stay was amazing. The bed was so comfy and the view was priceless. <3

6 months ago

Bianca

Germany

5

António is an incredible and knowledgeable host who immediately welcomed us into his beautiful home with warmth and conversation. We mainly helped with cleaning, gardening, cooking, and organising during our stay. The hours were flexible and respected. Even though he has a lot on his plate, António spent much of his free time showing us around Northern Portugal, and even brought us across the border to Spain to visit a hot spring. Words cannot express how grateful we are for his generosity, kindness, and thoughtfulness. Wishing you all the best, António!

6 months ago

Léa

France

5

My stay at Antonio's home was truly wonderful. From the moment I arrived, I felt warmly welcomed, and Antonio made sure I was comfortable in every way. He introduced me to new people, allowing me to experience Portuguese culture more deeply. We shared beautiful moments through dance, music, and meaningful conversations that I will always remember. His home is a peaceful and magical place. The work was mainly gardening, with great flexibility, which I really appreciated. I'm leaving with amazing memories and a new friend. Thank you so much, Antonio!

8 months ago

Aimée

Mexico

4

This volunteering offers a great variety of things to do! Either around the house with Antonio's small garden, lovely cats, and the cultural part of his association. He is very caring of the comfort, as the accommodation is very nice and private. He shares amazing food, spending quality time with his local friends and diverse activities for social engagement. Very flexible and open to communication for tasks. I had a great time exploring around the home!

about 1 year ago

Cristina

Brazil

5

O Antonio é um anfitrião excelente! A região do Minho é histórica e linda, fizemos vários passeios muito agradáveis, foi uma imersão cultural intensa. O apartamento é muito confortável, silencioso e tem uma vista incrível para as montanhas. O único ponto negativo é que o local é um pouco isolado e tem pouco transporte público. Agradeço principalmente a convivência saudável e aconchegante proporcionada pelo Antonio, que me apresentou sua morada e seus amigos com muita gentileza, respeito e cuidado. Já estou com saudades de vcs todos e de ouvir o sotaque português único da região. Foi incrível!

10 days ago

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Hosted by António

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Response Rate
This host usually answers to 90% of the messages
Response Time
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