A guesthouse like home

Ireland

3

My fellow volunteers made my time amazing in Alvor. With the work, we were not told what we were doing for the day until the morning, which was an issue for me. Tasks ranged from sweeping and mopping, preparing breakfast for the guests, and cleaning rooms. Other days the work was harder like clearing overgrown weeds or cleaning an entire house. The hours were 8am-1pm and were always stuck to, and Cristina was flexible with what day we wanted off. There we no cooking facilities in the house I was in except a microwave so you may not be able to cook (there are two houses for volunteers).

about 2 years ago

Brazil

4

As my first experience, I would like to say that it was a good one. The host and the other volunteers received me and treated me very well. Everyone was always very willing to help me and teach me what to do in all the activities. The accommodation was comfortable. Alvor is a tranquility seaside town. I would like to leave my special thanks to Fabio who helped me with everything from start to finish. Besides learning from the whole experience, what made me happiest was that I made a friend for life. A 20-star person. Thank you very much Cristina and all the other volunteers, I hope to see you.

over 2 years ago

Belgium

5

I had a lovely experience at Alvor, the hosts are super kind and the other volunteers were amazing! The work was mostly picking berries and cleaning out a green house, it was intense at times but nice to be around nature! The work was in a good balance with free time :)

over 2 years ago

Italy

5

Cristina is an amazing person and along with the other helpers/volunteers they make the small Alvor a rare gem. Work has been fair and square what agreed, as well as the hours, Cristina is super flexible, she let us finish earlier when we had to go to Benagil, the city is nice, full of bars and people! Obrigado for the experience, See you soon.

almost 3 years ago

Estonia

5

Cristina was an excellent host! She always asked us if we are doing well and treated us like family. She even helped us drive to a hospital when we had a health problem. A very kind person and a great host.

almost 3 years ago

Estonia

5

I had a lot of fun in Alvor, the place is really beautiful with lots of restaurants and beaches. Also the guesthouse team were very nice, our host Christina was kind enough to even drive me to the hospital since I got sick during my stay there. Thank you a lot, I'll definitely visit again!

almost 3 years ago

Italy

5

Alvor was a great surprise! I stayed for 2 weeks and every day I discovered something new. Cristina and the rest of the staff are really nice people. For a couple of days I didn't feel well and they took care of me like family. Thank you for this experience, it left me with a lot of good memories and friends from all over the world.

almost 3 years ago

Spain

5

My stay was unbeatable! The location is excellent; Alvor is a charming fishing village close to a lot of tourist attractions and it's a place where you can relax in a unique ecosystem of dunes, river and sea (natural lovers will enjoy of a network of footpaths that connect everything). But also can find leisure and nightlife (wide range of bars and restaurants in historical center and Riberinha). Moreover, in the hostel there's a familiar atmosphere where I felt at home and met amazing people from around the world... Cristina is careful and always attentive to your needs. Obrigada por tudo!

about 3 years ago

Germany

5

My experience at ardemar was great, cristina and everyone else are the loveliest people. The work is pretty good too, you work from 8-13 everyday. My tasks varied a bit from day to day so just be open to that, some days I cleaned the rooms, other days I would do ironing and I also helped clean up at the construction site. I met amazing new people and felt very much at home there, you always feel taken care of. Overall I can definetely recommend it!

about 3 years ago

Italy

5

If I had to sum up in three words this experience I would use discovery, challenging and hospitality. I have discovered a lot of things talking to volunteers and people from all around the world. I have discovered also a very nice place where you can stay relaxed but amazed for the beauty of the ocean and nature of Alvor, and other places nearby. Then, you do different tasks during the morning, usually from 8 to 1 pm, but no more than 5 hours. Cristina is very welcoming and full of energy and there is a collaborative and friendly group, so I have never felt out of place. Obrigada :)

about 3 years ago

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