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Little olive farm near Tortosa/Tarragona/Xerta Spain for nature and animal lovers
Spain, Xerta, Catalunya
Pets
- Cat(s)
- Chicken(s)
Our chickens and the cat are easy to handle
Dates
- 20 Sep 2025 to 22 Oct 2025 (3 sitters have applied for these dates)
About this assignment
Hi!
We are a couple from Germany, we bought this little farm (finca) 10 years ago. The finca has 200 olive trees, some oranges and lemon trees, figues, persimmons and pomegranates trees. The finca is 12 km away from Tortosa town and 4.5 km from Xerta, where you can buy all the essential things.
We are looking for a couple or a single person.
Your own car or camper or motorbike is required, There is internet access. We have 220v, producing our own electricity by solar. We have gardens and chickens. And there is one cat, living outside. So we are looking for a nature and animal lovers...
What responsibilities are required of the house sitter
Watering our gardens is an important work a.o. a vegetable and fruit garden. Some practical experience would be helpful. We have good water by a pump and agricultural water. The farm is home to 1 cat and 9 chickens (with 2 roosters). They roam free. Two of them live with us at the terrace. You need to feed and care for them all twice a day.
What are the good features of the property and location
Close by to Tortosa, a nice Town with around 40000 inhabitants, good atmosphere. The beaches are 35 minutes away by car. The Parc Natural Els Ports is close by the house, you can walk there for days. We have private road access, possible with normal car. There is view to the sea and mountains. We would like to give you our tiny house, with good bathroom and kitchen inside, grill and cooking area outside.
We have extra space for a camper. Please discuss the size beforehand.
We have time to explain and show you everything well.(approximately 3 days together).
What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment
Our place is for nature lovers, people who like to go hiking or riding a bike. It is a very quite area, no party place. Small pets are possible, please ask us in advance.
We only accept non-smoker.
Please bring ecological and biodegradable detergents such as shampoo, conditioner and soap.
The dates can be agreed upon.
Can I bring my own pets?
Yes
Restrictions: Small pets are possible, please ask us in advance.
Last updated:
13 September 2025
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Testimonials
A delightful sojourn in the beautiful hills of the Parc Natural dels Ports, Valle d'el Ebro
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here in Finca El Drago, which has all the comforts of home, but in an off-grid situation. Christian was really friendly right from the start and ensured that we had plenty of time, before he left, to go over all the ins and outs of the property. I am used to solar power and well-water, but had I not been, he explained all the details very clearly to ensure that there were no problems. Dracula and Bianca, the delightful cats, were no problem at all. They live outside, but come for cuddles (at least Dracula does) on frequent occasions. The chickens were no trouble, and having fresh eggs whenever I wanted was certainly a bonus that I had been missing since I sold my own property! Watering was a daily task, but not an onerous one and the fresh acelgas and peppers, as well as a lovely variety of herbs, really enhanced my table. The beauty of the surrounding hills and the glorious skies were really compelling. Of course, I may be biased, but the seclusion and solitude is what attracted me most about this sit - If you like to be surounded by people and houses, it is not for you, however, if you are like me and a loner, in love with the open countryside, you will be captivated and never want to leave.
Fiona, 23 October, 2019