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This Workaway is for ONE WEEK ONLY, LAST MINUTE POSSIBLE.
I am Ian, a retired psychologist from the UK, age 64. I have been hosting on Workaday since 2017 previously on an olive farm near Granada, Spain (the feedback which you can read below is all from the six years that I lived there up to 2023).
I have now moved on and have been renovating a small studio apartment with an even smaller garden in a naturist resort on the Almeria coast, not far from the town of Vera. Most of the renovation work is now finished but I need help with some remaining jobs..... painting exterior walls, grouting tiles, and above all, moving furniture from another apartment nearby.
I am not living there full time so to fit in with my schedule I only need someone to help for ONE WEEK ONLY on the dates when I am there (to be arranged).
Only one person can be accepted, male preferred, and unfortunately no pets. It's a naturist resort so you should not be uncomfortable with this, but participation is not obligatory, apart from in the swimming pool where nudity is the rule.Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projectsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The resort of Vera Playa itself is very touristic, and offers little in the way of authentic cultural experience other than perhaps the experience of naturist culture for those who aren't familiar with it. However there are several attractive and very Spanish towns nearby, particularly Garrucha and Villaricos, both with weekly markets.
Help
The working arrangement would be an average of around 3 hours work each day (18 hours over one week), but probably will be arranged flexibly.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateAccommodation
Accommodation will be in your own private space in an apartment within the naturist zone. Meals are not provided but cooking facilities are available. There are supermarkets and many bars and restaurants within walking distance as well as buses to local towns (Garrucha and Vera).
There is a small private terrace and the beach is just two minutes away. There is also access to a swimming pool.What else ...
Almeria province is one of the least developed and unspoiled regions of Spain, and also one of the driest. The narrow coastal strip around the Vera area is very built up all the way down to Mojacar Playa, with many new housing urbanisations and holiday apartments, but a short distance inland the countryside is wild and open, with mountains in the background in all directions. The unspoiled natural park of Cabo de Gata is only around one hour's drive away, with many remote beaches and natural landscapes for hiking.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
3 hours every day (with flexibility)
Feedback (33)
Thank you Ian for such a great opportunity. Take care . .
Regards Ger
It was our longest workaway till now and that really means that the experience was amazing!!! Thank you… read more
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Thank you Ian for such a great opportunity. Take care . .
Regards Ger
It was our longest workaway till now and that really means that the experience was amazing!!! Thank you… read more
Ian has been really kind, hospitable, and he's very knowledgeable about the area and its history. He showed me around a bit and introduced me to the fascinating system of the acequia, he brought me to the Thursday market, showed me… read more
Ian is a fantastic person! Dedicated so that volunteers are well, know the local culture, his way of life, the way of life of the region and develop the skills necessary to maintain the beautiful property he has chosen… read more
I have often worked with Lars, I really enjoyed working with him because I learned about gardening, construction, the region, and cooking.
Thank you for all your… read more
Ian is very kind and open-minded, he welcomed me at the first place even though I was pretty new to work. There was a lot of flexibility and freedom in terms of the work and how you want to contribute. The whole experience is not just about work but a way of living. I… read more
Su finca esta en un paraiso de montana, me encanto' coger vegetales de la tierra y cocinar para todos.
En el trabajo es muy tranquillo y respectoso y le gusta compartir viviendas y opiniones.
Es un hombre intelligernte y muy libre, amante del Naturismo,
fuimos a la playa juntos, a 40min hay playas… read more
Ian is open to new ideas and practices being brought to his haven, for the people and for… read more
First of all Ian is one of the most sweet and generous people we met. He really enjoys company and is very friendly, chilled and intelligent. We had a lot of amazing conversations and fun times. He helped us a a lot and… read more
It was a really fun and social time, with 4 other… read more
I'm still speechless about my experience in Ians place. Unfortunately, I've only been there for a week, but I can say it was one of the best weeks in my life. For a long time I have not laughed as much as with the people there, have not felt so comfortable for a long time since day one. I had a… read more
My plan originally was to stay only for 2 weeks and continue my travel afterwards but it was such a pleasure being there that I stayed 3 months instead. I think that alone should say it all.
During that time, I have seen several workawayers and how the group dynamic changed with every new influence. Some of them… read more
But it still exceeded all expectations!
Not only because of the beautiful nature and the charming small town Orgiva, but the people!
I was lucky enough to arrive when we were a big group of very mixed cultures of crazy lovely spirits, the infamous "Tutti Frutti Gang" :D
Very fast we… read more
I, and… read more
When I was there, we start to… read more
I couldn't have wished for a better "first-workaway-experience".
We shared wonderful, thought-provoking conversations while we gardened, cleaned and burned dead wood around the property.
The views are spectacular and I really enjoyed the short… read more