Help to renovate my house in Vasilaki, ancient Olympia, Peloponnese, Greece

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    I am Greek sharing my life between Greece, France and Canada. I have a lot of energy and I love learning! I like exploring and traveling. I am a lot into history, animals, science and nature. I also love sharing and teaching whatever I know! In Greece I own a small property close to ancient Olympia (the birth place of the Olympic games) in Peloponnese, southwest Greece. My cottage has a front garden with flowers and garden plants, and a backyard with fruit bearing trees. Close to my village there are many natural spots including rivers, forests and waterfalls (Nemouta). I am staying in this cottage when I want to relax and work on my projects, away from the crowded and noisy cities. Company is always welcome to accompany me to my projects, share new experiences and explore the surroundings together.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learning about the history by visiting the historical sites of the area (e.g. ancient Olympia); learn/practise Greek, interact with the locals and explore Greek nature by visiting the near by natural parks including waterfalls, forests and rivers.

  • Help

    Help

    I am looking for someone to help me collect the olives. I am not sure about the exact period due to my work and weather conditions. I would also like to practice my French! Italian and Arabic are also on the list.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Greek: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate
    Arabic: Beginner
    Italian: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    French, Arabic

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    I am offering a private room inside the cottage (+ sheets/blankets) and access to Wi-Fi. In regards to food, I can provide it but I am not very proud of my cooking skills...

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    To reach my place you have to come to Pyrgos, which is the closest city to my village. There are busses from Athens, Thessaloniki and Patras to Pyrgos. When in Pyrgos, you can take the bus to Vasilaki or, if I am available, I will pick you up with my car. If you want to go around during your free time there is a bus from my village going to nearby town of Olympia and the city of Pyrgos. Around my area there few natural spots, like forests and a river where you can explore them by yourself or together.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    There is a desk and good wifi connection

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 587555971664

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