Live and learn on organic farms in Portugal

What is WWOOF®?

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) links visitors with organic farmers, promotes an educational and cultural exchange and builds a global community conscious of ecological farming practices.

WWOOF was founded in 1971 and is one of the world’s first educational and cultural exchange programs. Today, WWOOF is in more than 132 countries around the world (and growing).

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WWOOF in Portugal

WWOOF Portugal is the national organization helping to create local WWOOFing opportunities in Portugal and to promote sustainable farming as a lifestyle.

Visitors, or 'WWOOFers', share in daily life with their host and learn about organic agriculture, while spending about half of each day helping out on a farm.

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Be a WWOOFer

Share daily life on an organic farm, learn about sustainable lifestyles and experience new cultures.

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Welcome people from various walks of life and share your expertise and passion about organic farming, growing food, and living sustainably.

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Feedback from members

Emily Germany

C'était notre première expérience avec WWOF et nous avons passé un très bon moment chez Rémi. Nous ne sommes certes restés qu'une semaine, mais nous avons pu vivre de nombreuses nouvelles expériences pendant cette période. En si peu de temps, Rémi nous a vraiment fait découvrir la région autour de la ferme. Elle est magnifiquement située au milieu de nombreuses collines couvertes de chênes-lièges et d’oliviers, et à quelques pas de là se trouvent deux lacs magnifiques que Rémi nous a fait découvrir. Rémi nous a également présenté quelques-uns de ses amis. Même si, malheureusement, nous ne parlons ni français ni portugais, nous avons quand même réussi à bien communiquer entre nous :). Nous nous sommes senties très bien accueillies par tout le monde. La répartition des tâches était également très détendue. Au début, Rémi nous a montré comment nous pouvions aider, et les jours suivants, nous avons pu organiser notre temps comme nous le souhaitions. Nous repartons en tout cas avec de nombreux beaux souvenirs et sommes très reconnaissantes pour ce séjour. Amicalement, Charlotte et Emily

Aaron Germany

My first Wwoofing experience, and I couldn’t have wished for a better one! I spent almost three weeks with Rosa and really enjoyed my time here. She is such a kind, friendly and easy-going person, and I always felt very welcome and comfortable. She gave me a lot of freedom and trusted me, while everything was still well organized and the working hours were clear and respected. I also really enjoyed living on her beautiful piece of land and spending time with her two lovely dogs. Rosa showed me many local places and gave me the chance to experience the area in a more authentic way. What I especially appreciated was that we didn’t just work together, but also shared some really nice moments outside of Wwoofing. We went surfskating, visited beaches and spent time together, which made the whole experience feel very personal and relaxed. I’m really happy that my first Wwoofing experience was with Rosa. Thank you for being so welcoming, kind and open, and for making these three weeks such a nice and memorable experience. I’ll definitely look back on this time with a smile!

Katrien Netherlands

My stay with Sarah and Stephan was truly special. They were so welcoming and kind. It has been really interesting to be part of the project and life they’ve build up up in the Portugese hills and to share two weeks there together. As it was still a VERY hot September I would mostly work in the mornings. We started the days watering the plants and then what was needed; different things around the house like taking down the vegetable garden and adding compost and layers of branches and dried plants in the following days, clearing paths, adding color to the house by painting etc. The afternoons I usually spent on drawing and cooling down :). It was WWOOFing mixed with art, a bit of writing, beautiful conversations, time for reflection and thought, an occasional drink with tapas in the nearby fishing village, and so much more. Thank you Sarah and Stephan for this beautiful experience!

Rose-Marie Canada

Mon séjour chez Rémi fut très agréable! J’ai grandement apprécié de pouvoir travailler à mon rythme et surtout le luxe d’avoir ma propre petite maison (à 200 mètres de la sienne). Rémi a toujours pleins d’histoires à raconter et est un hôte très chaleureux. Merci!!

Alíz Hungary

I had an amazing time at Fazendinha over the past month. I wanted to switch off from my office job and constant screen time, and this place gave me more than I expected. Anna and Max always paid attention to our needs and made sure we felt comfortable at home. The accommodation was the best I have had with WWOOF so far. The location also offers many opportunities to explore the local area and is a great place to start weekend trips. The help was well organized and scheduled. It was an amazing experience to see how the plants and vegetables grew as we took care of them! It was also really impressive to see how Anna and Max built this farm themselves, with so much dedication and hard work. The vegetables are so tasty and full of flavour, which really reflects the care they put into growing them :) I'm sure I will always remember this period with great memories. Thank you so so much for everything! :)

Milena Germany

Meine Zeit mit Jacquelin, Leendert und ihrer Hündin war wunderbar! Die 9 Tage vergingen viel zu schnell... am ersten Tag habe ich mich schon wie zu Hause gefühlt. Das kleine Weingut ist wirklich ein kleines Paradies. Der Tag begonn sehr entspannt. Jacqueline hat mit mir Yoga in der Morgensonne gemacht. Danach gab es eine Spielerunde mit der lieben Hündin Jara. Anschließend guten Kaffee, selbstgemachten Joghurt und Granola mit Früchten, sehr lecker. Nach dem Frühstück wird gearbeitet im Weinberg oder im Garten mit Unterbrechung durch eine Kaffeepause am späten Vormittag. Einmal am Tag gibt es ein sehr leckeres warmes gemeinsames Essen, einmal gemeinsam Brot oder Salat. Die beiden sind wunderbare Köche! Nachmittags gibt's eine Siesta, die man am oder im eigenen Pool verbringen kann. Zu meinen Aufgaben zählte die Arbeit im zukünftigen Gemüse-und Kräutergarten und die Pflege und das Wässern der Weinstöcke. Ab und an habe ich auf eigenen Wunsch hin auch Ernte eingekocht, Brot gebacken oder in der Küche geholfen. Sie waren sehr daran interessiert, mir die Umgebung zu zeigen. Wir sind u.a. gemeinsam zum Markt gefahren. Man kann auch einen Ausflug nach Lissabon machen mit dem Zug. Ist sehr günstig und ist etwa 50 Minuten entfernt. Als Unterbringung für die Gäste gibt es ein sehr schönes Gästehaus mit eigenem Bad. Alles wichtige ist da und es ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet. Ich würde jederzeit wiederkommen und werde es versuchen! Der Abschied ist mir sehr schwer gefallen...

Ana Portugal

If you want to spend a lot of time in contact with nature, this is the right place to go :) A beautiful farm with an incredible night view, full of stars! Ana and André are very friendly and shared their great knowledge about plants, trees and ancient traditions. Thank you both, for your hospitality and for the great hike we did in Manteigas! <3 Cheers, Ana.

Daniel Portugal

I had a wonderful time at Vale da Luz. Dara and Dennis were great hosts, very kind and attentive, always making sure you're comfortable with your stay and the tasks given/chosen. The farm itself is amazing, in a beautiful peaceful valley. There's a lot to do in building and restoration, but also in gardening, pruning and general upkeeping, and the work was fulfilling. There's a nice pool with icy cold water for cooling off from the summer heat during leisure times, a nice peaceful spot down by the river to chill or beautiful walks in the surrounding nature. We always had dinner together, and it was a great time for socializing, games and stories (also had some great "late night" talks with Dennis). All in all, I had a great time and hope to someday have a chance to go back. Definitely recommended.

Lena Austria

We stayed at the farm for one week. Ana Filipa and Luis were very welcoming and provided food. We often got some leftovers from the school - it was delicious! The accomodation was simple but provided everything that we needed. We worked five hours a day and the tasks were not too hard. There was something new to do every day, but our morning routine was always feeding and taking care of the animals. We often had a 20 minutes walk to the supermarket nearby, which was very nice. There also is a train station nearby, from which you can travel to beaches and cities in the area. All in all, we really recommend this farm, it was a great experience!

Gabrielle Canada

I had a wonderful month at the Agolada. Everyone was caring and friendly from the staff to the other volunteers. Antonio is so kind and really care about our comfort. The help and free time ratio is perfect to enjoy all of the facilities such as the lakes and the pool. The food was wonderful and the volunteers house is really comfortable. I would recommend this experience to anyone!!

Alex Portugal

I had a wonderful experience with this host, even though I ultimately wasn’t able to stay due to a scheduling mismatch (he only offers month of September to stay, and I was looking for something longer, like months ). Despite that, I have to say how genuinely kind and honest he was throughout our conversations. His farm is absolutely beautiful, and the property looked excellent in every way. What really stood out was his hospitality — he personally picked me up from the central station and offered to drive me back as well. That kind of generosity is rare and really says a lot about him as a host. I’d highly recommend him to anyone whose schedule fits his monthly arrangement — I only wish mine had!

REN Portugal

I volunteered at Steve and Sarah's farm for two weeks, and it was a truly enjoyable and unforgettable experience. They are incredibly patient and hospitable, and from the very first day they made me feel warm and welcome. Together we cleaned water storage tanks, made compost, and did some weeding. I also learned that they are renovating old buildings and practicing permaculture, and I gained a lot of farming knowledge and ideas about sustainable living from them. Steve's cooking was absolutely delicious — I couldn't help joking with him, "You could totally open a restaurant!" Sarah, on the other hand, has a real love for life and keeps the guesthouse and the home warm and full of energy. Being around them felt very comfortable. The daily work was fulfilling, yet the atmosphere was always relaxed and pleasant. I'm truly grateful to Steve and Sarah for their care and for sharing so much with me. I hope I'll have the chance to come back someday, and I wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone who wants a taste of farm life!