Sintra's Permaculture Paradise! Nature and Community in Portugal!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 17 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 16 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability: 14 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

Aug

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Dec

Jan

Stay at least: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 8 weeks

The Experience

Imagine waking up to the sounds of nature, working alongside passionate individuals, and creating lifelong memories in a supportive and collaborative environment. Life-changing adventure in the heart of Portugal, are you ready? :) Join us and experience the beauty of Sintra while contributing to our thriving permaculture project. This is more than just volunteering; it’s an opportunity to connect deeply with nature!

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Portuguese
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Quality education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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18 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Sustainable Community

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

16 Get in touch with nature
14 Learning about sustainability
14 Developing environmental awareness
13 Meeting international travelers
12 Meeting locals
12 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

16 12. Responsible consumption and production
15 15. Life on land
13 4. Quality education

May

United States

This was the perfect place for anyone who wants to learn about sustainablility and permaculture. Silvia and Orlando were great hosts and teachers. During my time at the communityI got to develop my green thumb, assist in the kitchen, and be immersed in nature and the animals including the cute chickens ;) The river and the waterfall is also very beautiful. I'm very thankful that I got to exist in their community and help out around the project. Muito Obrigada to everyone for a wonderful experience.

about 2 months ago

Lisanne

Germany

All in all I had an amazing time inthe community! I helped mostly with building a roof which was a lot of fun. I learned a lot since I never did something similar and with the trust I received I had a real hands on experience :) Silvia and Orlando have a huge knowledge and are really passionate about what they're doing - which is super motivating and inspirational. Once you get to know everyone you'll find out they're very welcome, kind and generous. The place itself and the surroundings are beautiful and you'll really learn what it means to live as a community :)

about 2 months ago

matilde

Italy

Amazing I recommend to everyone this expirience! The place is amazing and the hosts, Silvia and Orlando, are super nice. They are very welcoming and kind. The tasks are not so hard and are always explained very well. I learn a lot here about gardening and building!! I'm greatful for this expirience, thank you so much☀️

3 months ago

Kalem

Canada

My experience at the communitywas very special. Everything about the place is great. The people are sweet, the scenery is wicked, and the days are always fun. I spent the majority of my working hours building a roof and became quite comfortable with all the tools and the building process. I am very grateful for this experience and would totally recommend it to anyone who is interested. I hope to be back one day. Até jà

3 months ago

carolina

Portugal

Silvia, Orlando thank you for all your hard work, for teaching me everything about nature and love. The entire experience I felt happy and grateful for the things happening. Ilídio obrigada pela tua amizade e carinho. My fairy's Mati, steaph and kalem thank u for being part of my journey, hope to see you soon. The work done in this school is amazing and it's a great opportunity to learn If u want to learn about lovin nature apply 🫶 bem haja

3 months ago

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Hosted by Aldeia

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