Guided tour of avocado and subtropical farm for schools

Visiting an avocado and subtropical fruit farm: a very interesting experience for schools





Guided tour of a subtropical fruit farm in La Herradura





During this experience we will accompany you through our farm full of fruits from all over the world. Mangoes, avocados and custard apples predominate but we grow many exotic tropical fruit trees and enjoy a beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea in a unique setting. With a bit of luck we may even see partridges, foxes and even chameleons, our very own tropical dragon.




We will be able to teach you some of the main tasks in the countryside and apply them to your school garden: watering the plants, picking fruit, taking part in tilling the soil, explaining how pruning is done, taking care of the ground cover, etc.



Dare to be a farmer for a day!




Objectives of the visit to a subtropical farm for schools:




  •     To acquire and/or reinforce the knowledge of the predominant species and their origin.
  •     To bring the pupils closer to the reality of the different crops that exist and existed in the area, with emphasis on the sugar past.
  •     To encourage respect, coexistence and participation, as well as the ability to observe and listen to the environment.
  •     To promote the ability to enjoy all the senses in the environment in which the visit takes place.
  •     To learn basic specific vocabulary.
  •     To recognise the transformations throughout history and the changes in use (traditional irrigation vs. drip irrigation) and function of the different spaces: transition from self-sufficient life to the current consumer lifestyle.
  •     Understand the need and usefulness of conserving the natural environment and the importance of food sovereignty.




How to get to our farm?



We will establish a meeting point and time at the turnoff next to the national road and we will accompany you to the entrance of the farm. The route is approximately 1400 metres on asphalt, suitable for buses (you can turn back later).



What does the visit to our farm include?




  •     - English-Spanish-French or German-speaking guide
  •     - Guided tour visiting our subtropical farm
  •     - Visit to a 19th century farmhouse with bread oven
  •     - Optional (tasting of seasonal fruits)


Dynamics of the visit:



We will start by visiting the lower part where we will find the oldest mango tree in the Iberian Peninsula (1.979), an avocado tree of more than 8 meters high, a custard apple orchard with centenary trees and the only coffee plantation in Europe.


Break

We take the bus to the modern plantation with exotic fruit trees such as pitaya, longan, spoon mangoes, a collection of avocado varieties, red bananas, strawberry guava, passion fruit, exotic citrus fruits used in haute cuisine and sugar cane.

Break

Visit to the 19th century farmhouse, a former self-sufficient unit where oil was milled, bread was baked, cereal was threshed on a waterwheel in the river, explanation of how it was essential to work as a team in order to survive due to the scarcity of food and the absence of modern methods of food preservation.

Optional: tasting of seasonal fruits.

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Minimum group: 10 people

Maximum group: consult

Donation for the conservation of the farmhouse: 5€ / 8€ with tasting.

You can contact us at info@tiendadefruta.com

Languages : Spanish, English and German, French
Total duration: 1:15 hour approx.

Cancellation policy: 100% of the amount paid will be refunded if the booking is cancelled 48 hours or more before the visit. No amount will be paid if cancellation occurs later.


Recommendations:


Bring comfortable shoes as there are slopes

Sun cream and hat to avoid sunstroke

Good hydration

Bring snacks for the breaks

Please advise if there are any allergies to specific fruits or pollen.

Any mishap will be the responsibility of the monitors or subsidiaries.

Please do not smoke or litter during the visit.



You can find graphic information about the farm on our youtube channel.