Vale Cardoso

enjoy and relax Portugal's rural interior, surrounded by nature.
when you come, we only ask for 3h per day, and you can just relax or explore for the rest of the time.

I'm Mauro and I'm taking care of a valley in the Alentejo with my two dogs. The aim of the project is to reforest the valley with as many species as possible using permaculture and foodforest techniques. I love cooking and will be happy to teach and learn new dishes and new flavors from cultures from all over the world.

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Care for our food forest - Portugal

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Nisa, Portugal

Reviews

5.0
(10 reviews)10

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

United States

5

I had the most wonderful stay with Mauro. I spent two weeks and left feeling inspired & refreshed. Mauro is kind, welcoming, and a lot of fun to hang out with. As a solo volunteer, I felt comfortable right away. It was a rainy couple weeks so we spent lots of time inside cooking delicious meals together. The volunteer cabin is very cute and tucked away a bit, making it a peaceful place to rest. The work was varied and rewarding. We planted trees, prepared cuttings, cut wood for a new project, and organized the shed. I am very grateful for this experience 🥰 thank you so much!!

11 days ago

France

5

I had an amazing time with Mauro, can't recommend it enough! He is the best host, making you feel at home from the beginning, always good vibes and lots of laughing. He's taking really good care of his land and it was a pleasure to help him a bit on his daily tasks. The cabin you stay in is lovely and the food was so good, if you like to cook/eat it's a paradise. I left with a lot of inspiration and a new friend!

8 months ago

Colombia

5

I stayed two weeks, the time flew, it was very fast, it is a great place, Mauro makes it even more pleasant, he is always attentive to each person, he cares about your health and comfort, if you need to rest, he is a great person.
Regarding the place, everything is very nice, there is a lot of space, Felix and Luigi are two great dogs, the chores are easy to do, I really liked this place, I think I would come back, it is very quiet, at night you can see many stars, the sunset is like a movie, the sky is divided into 3 colours, there is privacy in the cabin.
Mauro is the best!

8 months ago

Poland

5

I don’t even know where to start… this was my first worldpackers experience and I absolutely loved it! Mauro is a great host with a lot of knowledge, skills and cooking skills!! ( the food was super healthy, delicious and fresh ❤️)
There are two dogs living there too and they’re both super lovely, funny and well behaved bois. The tasks were not boring ( we’ve built a structure to provide shade for the plants), the hours of work were as agreed , Mauro was flexible with everything, I definitely had time for myself to explore the nearby town and area. I’ve learned a lot and I truly recommend ❤️

11 months ago

Mauro replied

Always welcome Sam.

United States

5

This was my first worldpackers experience and I did not know what to expect. However, my partner Kai and I were easily welcomed by Mauro and Marianna and were quickly able to feel at home. It was such a fun experience exchanging cultures and learning about their land. They have cultivated such a beautiful relationship with the land they live on and had so much knowledge to share with us. We only worked a few hours a day and the rest was filled with long conversations, good food, and trips to nearby waterfalls. It was great to see so many of their favorite spots. Obrigado Mauro y Marianna! 💞💞💞

over 1 year ago

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