A guesthouse like home

Australia

5

Cristina is so lovely and genuinely cares about the guest house and the guests. The work was relatively easy and I was able to finish earlier everyday due to it not being super busy. The accomodation is homey and the other volunteers were very friendly! Alvor is beautiful and there are many beautiful beaches near by to explore! There isn't much else to do though, so I would recommend this experience if you are looking for a more relaxing stay!

22 days ago

New Zealand

5

Alvor is so beautiful and the beaches are amazing. This was my first volunteer experience and I didn't know what to expect, but Christina is so positive and friendly and she really takes care of you! The accomodation is quite nice: you stay in the top floor/attic of a guesthouse villa which is pretty with a small pool and terrace. It is up to the volunteers to maintain the space so the cleanliness varies. The work never went over 5 hours for us (it was often 4); it varied depending on the shift you were given. None of the tasks were difficult but there were a lot. Overall would recommend!

23 days ago

Finland

5

Our time in alvor lots of fun, there was lots of volunteers which made it such a social experience which i absolutely loved and we had lots of free time outside work hours to explore and enjoy the beautiful beaches. Christina is very warm and welcoming, work difficultly can very from day to day and is challenging at times but is very well explained and facilitated. You start working at 7:50am or 10am and the work ranges from cleaning rooms, cleaning and preparing food in the kitchen for guests and gardening, the volunteer house is outside the centre so there is a bit of walking to locations:)

23 days ago

New Zealand

5

The work was tiring but exactly as described and fair. Cristina is very direct, and she and Fabio were kind and understanding especially when I was sick the first day. Alvor is gorgeous, highly recommend checking out Praia de Três Castelos but you can't go wrong anywhere

about 1 month ago

Poland

5

Cristina is so kind-hearted person. I felt there like in my grandmother's house! Working hours are always respected, hostel is close to hiking area and 30 minutes to the beach on foot. If you enjoy being close to nature, I would highly recommend this place!

4 months ago

Uruguay

5

The experience in general was amazing. Alvor beaches are incredible, and Christina was a really good host. We got to meet other volunteers who where super friendly and kind. I would definitely recommend it, I assure you won't want to leave.

6 months ago

Hungary

3

Cristina and Fabio were very kind hosts and it is clear that Cristina loves the guesthouse and wants to provide a lovely experience for the guests and the volunteers. However, the accommodations provided were a bit dirty and the work at the guesthouse often went later than 1pm which was the agreed upon end time.

2 months ago

United States

2

I had high hopes for the experience considering the amazing reviews but it did not meet expectations of what is said in the listing. Hours were not always respected and I had to work 8am-1pm everyday while other volunteers only worked 10am-1pm. Cristina is nice and has good intention but is always in save mode; she just has a lot on her plate. Breakfast is not always consistent for some volunteers depending on your job for the day. The town is very small with not much to do but very beautiful beaches! Comfortable living quarters, and pretty clean.

2 months ago

Germany

5

I really enjoyed staying in Alvor. The work was easy to do and you picked up the tasks fast. Alvor is a cute town and the beach is reachable by foot, but I would not recommend staying longer than two weeks, because there is not a ton of stuff you can do. Overall a great experience!

9 months ago

Italy

5

I had a wonderful time in Alvor with Cristina!The city is quite small but very cute and there are a lot of activities and amazing places to visit nearby.The working hours were always respected and the tasks were quite easy to learn and Cristina was always very available for any question or request.I stayed in the accomodation that is a little bit far from the city centre but Alvor was easy to reach. The flat had everything we needed, the kitchen was well equipped.Cristina was an amazing host, she was lovely, extremely welcoming and always positive! I had a great time with the other volunteers!

10 months ago

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