Agroecology: Syntropic Agriculture in Palmela, Portugal 🌱

Vereinigte Staaten

5

I very much enjoyed my time at the farm. Fernando is a wonderful host. If you have any problems, he will do his best to help. He doesn't live at the farm but commutes every day. If you want to learn more about trees and other plants, this will be an amazing opportunity for you. I was going to stay for a month but there was no way I was going to be able to learn all that I wanted to in that time. Thankfully Fernando had available rooms and I was able to stay for 4.

vor 13 Tagen

Schweden

5

I had a great time at the farm! The work is fullfilling and sometimes tough in the heat but we always made sure to have a nice lunch break. Fernando and the other people I met during my stay are really nice and we got to attend a fun and interesting workshop one of the days. The facilities are very simple but it worked fine for me, all in all a very good experience!

vor etwa 2 Monaten

Vereinigte Staaten

5

Fernando is a very kind & receptive host. There is always work to do (weeding, pruning trees, planting, harvesting) so expect tiring work. But there is a lot of flexibility with how you work your hours which allows for plenty of rest! Working here with Fernando was very rewarding & I would recommend As for the location, you are in Setúbal 20 miles away from Lisbon, which is about a 2 hour train ride. The nearest bus stop is a 20 min walk from the farm. Getting a ride (uber, bolt) can be a bit of a hassle because the drivers struggle to get to the rural address. Plan accordingly! :)

vor etwa 2 Monaten

Mexiko

5

Fernando was a great hosts is always aware of what his team wants. If you're looking for an experience that allows you to improve your experience in plants and the understanding of ecosistems this is the volunteering for you. The farm is also a great place to start learning new skills as a non agriculture person. The rhythm of work is really good as it can be agreed and be customised to your necesites and expectations. I think the project has a very valuable goal that inspires you to keep working towards it . :)))) Overall I really appreciate my time in this proyect, would recommend 100%☺️☺️

vor 3 Monaten

Vereinigte Staaten

5

The farm was my first Worldpackers experience and I had such an amazing time! Fernando is a fantastic host who is always open to feedback, helps resolve any issues quickly, is so kind and has a wealth of knowledge about syntropic farming. The tasks to be done on the farm are numerous and diverse, and you can set your own work schedule. You can pretty easily and cheaply get to Lisbon or Setubal for weekend trips. I stayed 5 weeks, and would suggest a longer stay to understand why and how everything works. I learned so much and highly recommend this inspiring and beautiful project!

vor 5 Monaten

Vereinigte Staaten

5

I had a positive experience at the farm! Fernando was very prepared to receive me and the other new volunteers, and I appreciated how communicative and welcoming he was upon our arrival. He is very flexible with the work schedule, allowing you to divide your 30 hours across the week however you'd like to. He is also very receptive to any feedback from the volunteers and willing to do whatever is necessary to make them more comfortable at the farm. If we needed something, he was sure to make a trip to the store to get it for us. My biggest tip, though: bring mosquito repellent!!

vor 6 Monaten

Uruguay

5

I had a good time with Fernando and the other volunteers. It was my first time working with the land in a system like this and he made it feel easy by explaining everything and letting us try, I gained confidence working with some tools I never had used before. The accommodation was okay, rooms are nice, the common area is open so it's like nature (can be a little messy) but enjoyable any ways. I enjoyed learning, being in nature and witnessing how plants are grown :)

vor 6 Monaten

Italien

5

I enjoyed my stay at the farm. Fernando is a very good host and takes great care of all the volunteers. He knows a lot about this specific type of farming, and it's interesting to help him grow his project. The tasks depend on the season, so some of them could be a bit boring, but it's also valuable to experience this side of agriculture. It was my first volunteering experience, and I would recommend this place because I met nice people, enjoyed the environment, and spent my free days at the beach near Palmela!

vor 6 Monaten

Uruguay

5

The experience was very good and enriching! I arrived for two weeks, but decided to extend my stay and ended up staying for a month. The place is beautiful, peaceful, and surrounded by nature, ideal for a first approach to syntropic agriculture. I learned a lot about crop maintenance, soil nourishment, and plant care. Fernando is very clear with the tasks and creates a very pleasant work environment. Without a doubt, an experience I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn and connect with nature. I would definitely go back again!

vor 6 Monaten

Uruguay

5

This was our first Worldpackers experience and we loved it! We planned to stay two weeks but ended up staying a month. The host explained the tasks and let us choose what suited us. We set our own work routine, and the weekly hours weren't strictly supervised—it was based on trust with the host. The place is in a natural environment, close to Lisbon and Setúbal, with comfortable common areas, great for socializing or having personal space. There's good WiFi. Fernando gave us a private room and plenty of food we could cook freely. We learned a lot about syntropic farming and highly recommend it

vor 6 Monaten

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