Help us with our farm and enjoy the nature around! :)

United States

5

I had a great experience at the farm! The work was exactly as expected, Ricardo answered any questions I had about the farm and everyone was very kind during the entire experience. I highly recommend this opportunity, but I do want to make one note completely unrelated to the work experience, but I feel may be helpful for others to know—there are dogs that bark at night and may be disruptive to light sleepers. Overall, incredible experience!!

over 1 year ago

United States

4

I had a nice time at the farm. It is quiet and very peaceful to sit by the pool, drink a coffee, and read a book after a hot day of sorting raspberries. You seriously need to bring bug spray and long clothing to cover your body because the mosquitoes are bad. I was fed well and loved Neila's cooking.

over 1 year ago

Canada

5

Ricardo, Nélia and the team are so welcoming and friendly! Tasks are not difficult and Ricardo is flexible about the days you want off. Loved my time there and would recommend!

about 2 years ago

United States

5

This was a great experience for a first time worldpacker like myself. For those seeking to be with nature and wishing to be in a tranquil peaceful environment - this is the place for you. Here I experienced real farm life and learned a lot about the various fruit plants cultivated in the farm.

about 2 years ago

South Africa

5

I really enjoyed my time on the farm! Ricardo and the team are lovely and I connected with his mom Nelia. I loved getting down and dirty with the tasks - we pruned the raspberry bushes, planted new plants, prepared the boxes with soil and even helped construct the watering system. As mentioned on other reviews - it's a little inland and getting around isn't always easy but nothing Uber and a lift here or there can't solve. The train station is a 25 minute walk away and you can go to most of the main towns from there. Thank you Ricardo, Nelia and Fernando!

over 2 years ago

Italy

5

I spent almost 4 weeks at the farm and overall I had a good time there. Ricardo and his family have been very nice and welcoming and the location offers the opportunity to spend some time immersed in nature and tranquility. Plus, they've been very flexible with my days off, so during my stay I was able to visit all the Algarve. The work can be a bit tiring at times, but it's never difficult and the working times were respected.

almost 3 years ago

Ireland

5

This experience was so good , I recommend if you like nature , peace and calm place , the sunrises and sunsets were beautiful . The village was lovely. Ricardo and his mother Nelia were so accommodating and kind . easy to get to train station and bus to go and explore . The work was easy and hours were respected . Ricardo was flexible with hours which allowed more time to explore if you do longer days !Nelia was so good and always had food for myself and other volunteers , everyone was very welcoming .

almost 3 years ago

United States

5

I just finished one week at Fonde the farm and had a great experience! The tasks were clearly laid out (we mostly pruned the raspberry plants and weighed the fruit) and the hours were super fair - generally around 9 in the morning until about 2 in the afternoon. The food was very delicious and Ricardo and his mother were so welcoming! Keep in mind, the farm is located about a 40/45 minute bike ride away from the nearest beach, and public transit like buses is limited. However, the train station is only about a 20-25 minute walk away. I recommend if you don't mind getting your hands dirty!

about 3 years ago

Netherlands

5

My experience here was amazing! I definitely recommend it. I stayed here for 8 days and I have seen a lot, but if you have more time I recommend staying longer (though I now have a good excuse to come back to see the rest!). Algarve is so beautiful! The work is good, just right. The hosts are very nice. Ricardo asked if we wanted to go with him when he went somewhere. And the food is delicious! Only point of improvement could be more communication on my first day. Luckily I had an amazing roommate, Caro, who told me everything <3 I loved it here💕 Thank you for everything!

about 3 years ago

Colombia

5

I really enjoyed this experience. the farm is not only a beautiful raspberry farm it's the home of a kindly family. Gorgeous sunsets. I could be unplugged while I was working. Ricardo was attentive and flexible with the schedules, which allowed me to travel and get to know Portugal better. Nelia, Ricardo's mom, a great woman that I'll always hold in my heart and his father a gentile man.

over 3 years ago

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