The Allotment

We have a plot of land reserved for the cultivation of fruit and vegetables.

Amongst the crops found in our Allotment feature:   tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, onions, cabbages, potatoes, etc.

Also, we are proud of the many species of trees on the Granja from which we gather oranges, mandarines, hazelnuts, medlars, pomegranates, apples, pears, olives, quinces, cherries, plums, apricots, nectarines, walnuts, and characteristically mediterranean crops  such as olives, grapes, figs and almonds.

All the pupils who come to the farm school learn how we tend the garden through the following activities:

• Preparation of the soil for sowing: weeding, fertilization and forming the earth to guide water.
• Sowing.
• Irrigation of the crops by different methods:  by inundation and trickle-feed.
• Harvesting.

The opportunity to perform these tasks is determined by the time of year.

The pens comprise some two thousand square metres, completely enclosed and separate from the rest of the facilities.  Inside the pens are housed all types of domesticated animals:  hens, rabbits, goats, ducks, pigs, geese, etc.

The pupils are invited to participate in all aspects of caring for the animals on the farm school:  feeding the rabbits, goats, ducks, geese, pigs and other animals, collecting eggs laid by the hens, milking the goats, and mucking out.  Whilst they perform these tasks, the monitor responsible for the group explains the characteristics and habits of the animal in question.

Like the pens, the stables are separate from the rest of the facilities.  They are home to a pony, a donkey, and two horses for practicing horsemanship.  The area also has a riding school where children can be introduced to the sport, and learn about how the horses are tended for.  The smallest children can ride in a trap accompanied by a monitor.

The pupils who come learn to make simple foodstuffs like bread, biscuits, cheese, and so on, using ingredients obtained naturally on the farm.

Through these activities, the pupils learn about the processes by which food gathered naturally is transformed into what we find on our plates at home.

The workshops are aimed at developing each childīs self-expression, their physical capabilities, their artistic talents, and creativity.  Learning and fun blend seamlessly in each of the following tasks in which pupils can participate:

• Plant nursing
• Cabin building
• Marquetry
• Life-saving
• Paper recycling
• Kite making
• Music

Not to be overlooked is the ecology workshop, in which the children go on a tour through the surrounding countryside with an expert monitor who describes the local flora and fauna.

We provide facilities for the following activities;

• Basketball
• Football
• Volleyball
• Swimming (beginners and improvers)
• Horse riding (beginners)
• Archery
• Wall Climbing
• Deathslide

We organize championships for everyone who wants to join in.

The free time is completely organized by the Granja Escuela team with a wide range of fun activities such as:

• Camp fire
• Treasure hunt
• The mummy
• and much more...

In addition to the activities provided within the farm school we offer

Outdoor pursuits:

• Trekking
• Climbing and abseiling
• Fishing
• Orienteering
• Sailing

We are always open to further suggestions.

As we are situated in an exceptionally beautiful region, outdoor activities give us the opportunity to show pupils some magnificent spots.  Foremost in natural beauty are scaling the Rock of Ifach and the survival trip in the Valle de Laguar.  There are also many picturesque trails of varying length and difficulty to enjoy in the area.