a vida no campo e praia

United Kingdom

4

The experience was good. The work varied between gardening and working in the guesthouse. However, some tasks seemed unnecessary and it felt at times as though the host may try to fill your obligated 5 hours per day even if there wasn't an awful lot to do. I would also say that the experience was made by being with other volunteers more than the actual work itself. I was also only told what time I would be starting the night before and I was rarely told what I would be doing. This made it hard to prepare for the days work. I did enjoy the experience but communication could be improved.

about 1 year ago

Germany

4

We had a really great time in Alvor☀️ We stayed in the guest house in a room together with Fabio, which was comfortable:) It was a bit challenging since there was no kitchen (only a microwave), but it was okay for our short stay. The beach is really close and the town is lovely! We felt like sometimes the task could have been explained a little bit better but over time you get the hang of it. Overall we had a lovely time and would recommend volunteering here:)

about 1 year ago

Denmark

4

This place is great! I enjoyed my time here and had a very relaxing stay. The people here are lovely and makes you feel very welcome. I found the work easy and the working hours were great I went in low season so there wasn't many guests or voulenteres, because of that I also ended up talking with Cristina about leaving a little early. She was very understanding and we agreed upon a departure date, so I ended up leaving after a week instead of two I would recommend going in low season for a more relaxing time, but i could imagine there would be more to do in high season Thanks for having me<3

over 1 year ago

Belgium

5

Alvor is a little paradise on earth. Cristina and Joaquim are welcoming and nice people. The accommodations were more than enough and we had access to everything listed on the app. Overall the volunteers are amazing people and we're glad to have made really good friends during our stay. Working hours are always respected and the work is not too hard but physical. You must have in mind to be flexible because you usually don't know what work you'll be doing until the day of. Cristina is such a good host and we will have great memories of Alvor and how welcoming her and her family were to us.

almost 2 years ago

France

5

I had a great experience volunteering in Alvor for two weeks! I stayed there during the low season and the work was always manageable and I never worked over 5 hours a day. You never know what you're going to do before going to work so be ready to be flexible! The work I did was mostly cleaning, taking care of the garden and farm work. Cristina was really kind and always in a good mood :) I'm grateful that I got to visit Algarve and to have met some really special people!

almost 2 years ago

Brazil

5

Christina is a fantastic host, very attentive and responsive. During the period we stayed, we learned a lot, worked and felt at home. Alvor is a paradise in the middle of the Algarve, a very friendly and pleasant little town. We loved the experience of working at the hostel. We recommend.

almost 2 years ago

United Kingdom

5

This was my first Worldpackers experience and felt lucky to have been given this experience. Beautiful location and really clean accommodation with a lovely host too. Christina was always attentive and made sure we were comfortable from arrival late in the evening from flight delays. Never worked over the 5 hours a day agreed upon and the work was always manageable. Wish we could've stayed longer!

almost 2 years ago

Poland

5

It was a really fun experience. Alvor is really beautiful and worth visiting . Cristina created a positive atmosphere which made volunteering there easy and pleasant.

almost 2 years ago

Israel

5

Great place, great experience, great people. I'm glad my trip to Portugal ended with this experience. I got to know people from around the world and the beautiful Alvor.

almost 2 years ago

Brazil

5

This was my first experience at Worldpacker and it definitely worth it. I was lucky to be surrounded by amazing people who made the experience worthwhile. About the work, it's basically cleaning and organizing the rooms in the guest house, the work can be intense some days. About Cristina I must say that she is a person full of energy and very active, but the organization of the work schedule is not the best and this can be a little annoying. About the accommodation, I stayed in a house 18 min walk from the guest house, with all the necessary structure for cooking and washing clothes.

almost 2 years ago

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