Farm Valongo, Pedrógão Grande, Portugal

5.0
(34 reviews)34

Castle Life in Portugal Forest!

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
28 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
30 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
26 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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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
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.
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
3 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Volunteer at our historic castle renovation in Central Portugal (30min from Coimbra, 1.5hrs from Lisbon/Porto). Help with construction, gardening, painting, aquaponics, and animal care. Enjoy private bedroom in dedicated volunteer area with shared bathroom, kitchen and cozy living space with wood stove. Nearby village offers restaurants, gym, swimming pool, hiking trails, and river beaches. Perfect base to explore central Portugal!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 18 and 56 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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34 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 30 Meeting international travelers
  • 26 Get in touch with nature
  • 21 Practicing English
  • 19 Meeting locals
  • 15 Learning about sustainability
  • 15 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 26 13. Climate action
  • 25 5. Gender equality
  • 10 1. No poverty
Eliška

Czech Republic

5

I will remember this experience for a long time. Everyone was very kind and friendly and welcomed me with open arms. Ita and Todd are wonderful people who looked after us as if we were their own throughout our stay. The food was amazing every time. I really enjoyed my time at the castle and hope to have the chance to return. Thank you so much for this experience.

20 days ago

Lauren

Australia

5

Warning for all worldpackers: you won't want to leave!! Can't imagine a volunteering experience better than this - work was fun, varied and manageable, the house and bedrooms are luxury and the company is incredible. Ita and Todd are responsible hosts and also incredibly caring, warm and generous. I loved the delicious food and conversation during meals, exploring around Portugal on weekend trips with the accessible buses, petting the cute dogs and getting to know other amazing volunteers. I even got to be a part of filming a horror film which I will never forget! Will miss it immensely!

about 1 month ago

Ian

Canada

5

Todd and Ita are two of the most kind and genuine people I have ever met. They put so much effort into creating and protecting an environment that is welcoming to all and it is immediately evident when you show up. They are easy to talk to and have so many interesting stories to tell, and they have a genuine interest in connecting with the volunteers. Working hours were always respected and tasks were never too difficult. The food is always delicious and evenings can be spent hanging around the beautiful castle grounds, down in the town, or at the river. It truly was an amazing experience.

2 months ago

Jemma

Australia

5

Absolutely incredible time here. I'll be back the second i'm back in Portugal. Couldn't recommend enough. :)

3 months ago

Jasmina

Czech Republic

5

The only negative thing about my stay at the farm was that I stayed for ONLY three weeks. The tasks are never too strenuous and they vary so I never got bored. Ita and Todd are wonderful people, they treat all the volunteers like friends or family. Our group dinners were always my favourite part of the day. the farm itself is a magical place! It's a beautiful and eccentric building surrounded by big gardens and orchards. Staying there was a unique experience that I will cherish forever. Thank you Ita and Todd <3

3 months ago

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