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 part of the WWOOF community

Be a WWOOFer

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

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Be a Host

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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Experiences

Feedback from members

Sylvia France

J'ai passé un agréable séjour à Quinta Pachamama ; 3 semaines en compagnie des poules et du coq qui vagabondent en toute liberté. J'y ai fait quelques plantations et beaucoup de désherbage en cette saison pluvieuse. Vous séjournerez dans un petit studio bien équipé. Daniel et Yasmina sont des personnes soucieuses du bien être de leurs wwoofers. Juste un petit conseil, munissez vous d'un bon répulsif contre les moustiques 🦟😊

Annelies Netherlands

It was my first volunteer experience and I enjoyed it very much! Marcella & Pieter are very warm hosts and will make you feel right at home. The tasks can vary depending on what you’re good at, what you like and what the priority is at that moment; in my case mostly painting! Everything was well explained and with an open attitude, clear time-schedule and good communication you really know what is expected from you -> which is very much appreciated! To me it felt extra great to work and help them fulfil the quinta of everyone’s dreams, because their passion for the project is contagious. In return you will get the best food, all fresh and made with lots of love. A stay that was very luxorious, including an occasional sauna moment ;) And I also found the area around the quinta very beautiful; which I explored partly by myself but Pieter & Marcella also invited me to go with them on little trips. They were very willing to share all their knowledge, as well as personal stories. Many laughs, meals, cakes (thankyou for letting me use the kitchen to bake <3) and paintbrushes were shared during my stay! I really learned a lot and had an amazing experience, no surprise I will be back soon!!:) Muito obrigada!!

Philippe France

Arjan et son père sont très sympathiques, c'était un plaisir de les aider dans leurs projets. Vu

Christine Sweden

For me it was so very inspiring to stay with Birgit and experience how she live life on her own terms and all the work that goes into making life work in this little rural cottage that is situated in relatively isolated setting. When not working the two of us shared many interesting conversations, which is something I very much appreciated. Thank you Birgit for opening up your home to me!

Kjell Urban Sweden

Unfortunatly two weeks became 4 days because of the unusual amount of rain this winter in Portugal. But we felt very welcome to the farm. The workingdays were good hours and we had brakes for coffee and lunch. We enjoyed all the lovely meals and time shared with the family. We would have stayed longer if it wasn't for the rain. Thank you Laurent and Cecile!

Jenny Italy

Die drei Tage die wir bei ihnen verbracht haben, waren sehr fein, auch wenn das Wetter leider nicht mitgespielt hat. Ich fand es super, wie viel Wert auf die gemeinsame Zeit beim Essen gelegt wird. Die Familie ist ihnen sehr wichtig und man fühlt sich gleich schon ein Teil von ihnen! Würde es weiterempfehlen, nur auf besseres Wetter hoffen.

Jerlyn Singapore

I had a very enriching time at Humus Farm! Really appreciated that Ana tried to give me various tasks so i could try my hand at different farm work. The family is also very friendly and generous. I stayed in one of their houses as it was low peak season and it wasn’t occupied, which made it very comfortable. Thank you Ana! I was well taken care of and would love to return in the future 😄❤️

Kiki Netherlands

Our first wwoofer expirience at Stella’s place. We where here during the period of storms. So it was a bit different than normaly. But we had a great time, learned a lot. She makes you feel very welcome and Stella and her husband are both very warm, kind, loving and relaxed. Hard workers, and calm. You get the change to work, learn and get to inner peace. Hope to come back with. Much love and peace.

Lucy France

My stay at the Quinta was shorter than we had planned, and the weather didnt help us AT ALL, but I had a very good time with Claudia and Tiago. Special mentions to Gandhi the precious bodyguard, Oreo the very friendly goat, and the tiny light lamb who loves to jump around 😊 Everyone was very nice, the food very good, and the vibe so peaceful (even in chaos 😅)

Virginie France

J'ai passée 1 mois dans la quinta Travancinha, ce fut mon premier woofing, et quel chance de l'avoir réaliser avec eux! Une communauté incroyable, chaleureuse, bienveillante. L'endroit est très beau dans les collines, plein de rando sont possible, 1h de route pour arriver à la montagne Torre et la station de ski. La rivière ce trouve juste en bas de la maison🤩une voiture est a dispo pour faciliter les déplacements, au top👌🏾 J'ai pu travailler et apprendre dans le jardin(méthode syntropique, planter, désherbé ect, m'occuper des chikens, aider a la rénovation d'un logement. Tout le monde s'entre aide ici c'est incroyable. J'ai trouver bien plus ici que je ne penser et je compte bien revenir mais en période plus chaude, si vous venez en hiver penser à prendre des vêtements chauds il fait frais dans la maison. Il a aussi les repas délicieux et copieux d'Ana(qui a pris en compte a chaque fois de faire une partie vegan si besoin). Bref tout est réuni chez c'est hôte exceptionnelle, humour, bienveillance, je recommande a tous, seul, en couple entre amies, en famille, tout le monde trouvera son compte chez eux. Love, respect and peace, thanx for everything 🫂❣️🙏🏾

Janne Belgium

Thank you Amanda en family for such a warm welcome! It was rainy, really rainy, but I had a great time. She would always take care that I wouldn’t get too wet, but she also gives a lot of autonomy. It was a lovely experience to get my hands dirty and my mind empty. I wish you all the best with your beautiful project(s)!