Castle Life in Portugal Forest!

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: 12 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 international travelers: 10 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 10 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

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

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

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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.

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.

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.

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

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Volunteer at our historic castle renovation in Central Portugal (30min from Coimbra, 1.5hrs from Lisbon/Porto). Help with construction, gardening, painting, aquaponics, and animal care. Enjoy private bedroom in dedicated volunteer area with shared bathroom, kitchen and cozy living space with wood stove. Nearby village offers restaurants, gym, swimming pool, hiking trails, and river beaches. Perfect base to explore central Portugal!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 18 and 56 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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.

No poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Gender equality

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

Climate action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by regulating emissions and promoting developments in renewable energy.

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12 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

10 Meeting international travelers
10 Get in touch with nature
9 Meeting locals
7 Practicing English
5 Developing social awareness
5 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

12 5. Gender equality
10 13. Climate action
6 1. No poverty

Cicely

Canada

I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to contribute to this awesome project! Ita and Todd are the kindest hosts, and between them and Brian, there is no shortage of interesting stories! The accommodation was very comfortable and the home cooked meals were delicious. Ita always went above and beyond to accommodate everyone's allergies and preferences. The work tasks are seasonal and weather dependent - I did lots of painting and general upkeep around the property during my stay. I have the best time and hope to return in the future:)

about 1 month ago

Iza

Netherlands

We had an amazing time at the castillo! From the beginning onwards Todd and Ita made sure to make us feel very welcome, which I really appreciated. The tasks varied greatly from cleaning to gardening to painting etc. Not to forget, Ita would make amazing dinners for everyone which we shared altogether with all the volunteers and the family which was a fun way to end the day. In terms of taking a day off they were super flexible! Overall a very chill and fun experience surrounded by beautiful greens and nice company!

about 1 month ago

Olivia

Canada

Woah! What an amazing stay at the castle. Todd and Ida are the most welcoming hosts and people I have ever met! They are so lovely, genuine, caring and funny! They really make the castle feel like your home as well. The jobs are varied and there is something for everyone, from gardening, painting, organizing, cleaning, building, repairing, fire building and much more. Ida cooks delicious meals for everyone every night and was so accommodating of my allergies. After a day of work cozy up in front of a fire with either Todd or Idas amazing novels! Can't wait to come back in the future :)

about 1 month ago

Jorge

United States

I find it almost impossible to overstate how great my experience has been! From day one, the family treated me with warmth, respect, and hospitality. It truly felt like working in my own home. The property is big and there's lots to do, but Ita and Todd organize everything very well. Once I showed interest in certain tasks, they trusted me, gave me independence, and supported me. The accommodations are super comfortable and Ita's cooking is delicious and plentiful. I'll truly miss being here and amongst the family, but that is all the more motivation to hopefully visit again soon!

about 1 month ago

Alicia

Germany

I travelled together with my partner Iza and stayed 3 weeks at Ita and Todd's castle! We had an amazing time and felt very welcome from the moment we were in contact. Their project is big and admirable and with that come a lot of different tasks for us to do! It was really exciting to see being able to contribute to their project! Ita, Todd, Eoin and Brian are such warm, welcoming, funny and kind people and made our time here so great. As well as the company of their dogs Mia and Black Dog, aka Nico, was really nice and am missing them already! I am very excited to come back sometime soon :)

about 1 month ago

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