Cortijo La Catitera |
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La Finca The land is divided by the long private drive that leads to the house. On one side is a large walnut orchard which is watered using traditional irrigation channels (acequias) – a system developed by the Moors centuries ago. Here we can normally see evidence of wild boar activity – they come to feed on the fallen nuts. |
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Walking through the walnuts gives
access to the river. Although in winter this can be quite a torrent
in the summer it is normally dry with any water being run off
into the acequias. When dry the river bed is used as a track to
the surrounding villages especially to Torvizcon (quite an easy
walk if you don’t fancy driving). La Catitera was once an
inn for travellers using the river as a route from the high Alpujarra
to Granada. The stables run along the back of the house and the
hooks in the wall for tethering the horses and mules can still
be seen. |
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The rest of the land is a mixture of olive, almond and fig. These are located above the drive where watering is more difficult. Grape vines are also to be found all over the finca.
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Below the house there is a selection
of fruit trees – plum, quince, pomegranate, pear, apple etc.
There are also several orange trees, the fruit from the different
trees varies in sweetness so it is important to blend when squeezing!
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Ibex can occasionally be seen, if they want to be! They can be seen on the hillside on the opposite side of the river, but you need to be patient and have good eyesight! The area also has a wide variety of birds including the Golden Oriole and Hoopoes | |||||||
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All
of the iron work in and around the house has been made by Adam
Hayes. He would happily undertake any small commissions. Please visit his website www.adamhayes.es |
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