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: 7 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 the locals: 6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Practice English: 5 travelers recommend this host to practice English
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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Availability

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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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No poverty

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7 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

6 Meeting locals
5 Practicing English
5 Get in touch with nature
5 Meeting international travelers
2 Creating true social impact
2 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 5. Gender equality
5 13. Climate action
2 1. No poverty

María José

Spain

The Castle where the wind sings by the stone, I arrived as a traveller, never felt alone. An old home resting gently among fields of green. They welcomed me there , A kindhearted family. The dogs, joyful guardians of day and night. Trotting beside us. There energy flowed pure, thoughtful and wise. We volunteers lives like family, side by side. No Doors locked, no need to hide. Just shared meals, shared work, shared peace. A gentle rythm where worries cease. I carry this place now, deep in m'y heart, though I've traveled on, we are never apart.

7 days ago

niamh

Ireland

I had the absolute pleasure of volunteering at the farm, and I can't recommend it highly enough! From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with open arms — the people here are genuinely kind, warm, and full of good energy. The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, wholesome, and prepared with so much love. The accommodation was also lovely: clean, comfortable, and cozy, with a peaceful atmosphere that made it easy to relax and feel at home.I learned so much, shared amazing conversations, I hope to return soon:)

12 days ago

Jule

Germany

This was our first Worldpackers experience, and it was absolutely amazing! The accommodation and property are beautiful. Ita, Todd, Eoin, and Brién are super friendly and make you feel welcome. Ita's food is incredible and she even makes vegan versions of every dinner! And Brién bakes fresh bread every evening (and tells the best stories). We had dinner together every night, creating a familiar atmosphere. There are many different tasks, and you can take your two free days flexibly. We had such a great time with the family and other volunteers, and we'll definitely come back one day!

29 days ago

Valeria

Italy

Spending these three weeks at the castle with Ita, Todd,Brin and Eoin was such a unique and special experience.I shared a great connection with the two lovely couples from Argentina and Germany.The place is surrounded by beautiful nature,full of peace and fresh air, and every day felt calm.The food was always delicious,prepared with care and love, and sharing meals together made everything even more enjoyable.Living and working together created a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made me feel at home.I really hope to met you again soon,I had such a wonderful time at the Kennedy family castle.

about 1 month ago

Vlad

Germany

Ita and Todd are the most welcoming people i've ever met with the best food and company. You cpuldn't ask for a better stay than here, beautiful nature, beatiful people and beautiful dogs (mia and black dog). overall 10/10

about 1 month ago

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