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Nature, Peace & Purpose – Workstay near Málaga

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The experience

Are you practical, independent, and up for a unique experience in sunny southern Spain?
Hands-on vibes, mountain views & good energy 🌿We’re Nancy and Kevin, a Dutch couple (36 & 37) living the good life in the hills near Colmenar — just 30 minutes from Málaga. You don’t need to be a pro — just enthusiastic, open-minded, and ready to roll up your sleeves. And if you love nature, good food, animals, and real connection, you'll feel right at home

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Dutch

Between 20 and 50 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We're offering a workstay for people who want to help us with gardening, painting (indoor & outdoor), small building projects (like an outdoor kitchen, chicken coop, fencing) or people who speak fluent Spanish and would love to help us improve our Spanish through daily immersion.

Activities & Shift

What we offer:
- A private casita with bedroom and bathroom
- Meals and drinks included (fresh and healthy)
- Wi-Fi and access to our pool
- Surrounded by amazing hiking trails and nature
- Great location for exploring Andalusia: beaches, villages, and Málaga city within easy reach
- Warm and friendly company and personal development if wanted (Nancy is a coach)


What we ask:
- 5 hours of work per day, 5 days a week
- Stay between 4 and 8 days
- You speak Dutch or English, or fluent Spanish next to it (Bonus)
- You're practical, independent, and enjoy working outdoors
- A rental car is recommended; airport pickup/drop-off can be arranged upon request