Caldeira Surfcamp & Guesthouse

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Join Our Team in Azores!

Kitchen Hand

Calheta, Portugal

Reviews

4.5
(9 reviews)9

Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

Italy

4

My experience in Caldeira was truly wonderful. Between hiking, kayaking, and surfing, I found the nature escape I had been looking for. The place is stunning, and David and Cristina are always kind and helpful.
As for the tasks, they are simple and almost always allow for more than half a day of free time, which gives you plenty of time to fully enjoy the area and connect with the locals.
One downside was the continuos tensions within the team, which affected the work atmosphere, especially because in a place like this, you’d expect nothing but peace and tranquility.

16 days ago

Italy

4

The place is a paradise, completely immersed in nature. It's isolated, which guarantees its authenticity. The guesthouse is very beautiful. David and Cristina have always been very kind and helpful. The only significant flaw was the negative atmosphere within the team (not the volunteers), mainly fueled by the cooker, a very negative person, always busy badmouthing everyone and creating a bad mood. Truly absurd in a peaceful place like this!

24 days ago

United States

5

I had a great time volunteering here on the island. The host was very accommodating when we needed to go into the town as it was hard to get to without a quad or hike. The work was as agreed upon beforehand and the staff were friendly to work with. I’d recommend this to anyone looking to reconnect with nature and enjoy beautiful views!

about 2 months ago

United States

5

I had a great experience working here. This is a guest house so from time to time things might change last minute and if you are flexible with David he will definitely be flexible for you! I would say if you are flexible and have good communication skills this would be a good fit for you. I made some really good memories here and the waves are the best. I will definitely be coming back!

4 months ago

Argentina

5

It was a beautiful experience to volunteer in Caldeira. Shy (the chef) David and Cristina (the owners) are always kind to explain how to do things to ensure a smooth service. They really appreciate proactivity, and whenever they needed a schedule change (very rarely) they were super respectful and considerate when asking. I had plenty of time to go walking, swimming or just chilling playing music with the guests ( best memory I take 🧡). Since the place is remote all meals where covered, good quality food, I am soo gonna miss that.
I will definitely come back. Obrigadissima!

10 months ago

Cristina replied

Obrigada Carolina, a tua música tocou-nos no coração. A porta estará sempre aberta para ti.