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What few people know is that all European avocados are of Andalusian origin, and that as many as eighty per cent come from the Axarquia. This is very lucrative for the region and in recent years we have seen that where there used to be cranes to build houses or apartments, increasingly there are now excavators at work to make room for farming the land again, especially for growing avocados. Where ever we drive, from El Borge, Almachar, Benamargosa or Competa and Algarrobo to the coast this is the case. Even on the way to Canillas de Aceituno there is a huge field in 'construction', therefore it provides a boom to the region because it means jobs for local people as well as making the landscape more attractive.

In addition, avocados are super healthy for us because apart from an excellent source of fibre and vitamins, research shows that the fruit has some amazing features, such as lowering cholesterol, reducing the risk of diabetes, helping with weight loss and it is even said it can help fight cancer. 

In the kitchens of the Axarquia, just like ours, it is used especially in salads, to make guacamole  and also a drink called baticate.

In recent years the area has focused on growing even more exotic fruits like mangos, kiwis and chirimoya. The lychee, a fruit that grows well in Asia and Africa, is also being tested for the possibility of growing here.

For all this, a good supply of irrigation water is needed that often comes from Lake Vinuela, centrally located in the Axarquia or from large deposits or wells. The region has seen dry years, but for the last five years, the lake has always been quite full which is very convenient for the city of Málaga where water is pumped during the summer months.

Regards from Marita and meanwhile team Second Home Andalusia enjoys all the wonderful fruits and vegetables from the Axarquia!

 

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We daily work with great pleasure on fulfilling the needs of our customers. During the years we have been able to help many people find their dream house here on the Costa del Sol. We are quite proud of this and have asked them to share their experiences with you as who can better explain how Team Second Home Andalusia works than our customers themselves?

 

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Worry-free sale of our cortijo in Sedella!

We were impressed with the approach adopted by Caroline and Malcolm of Second  Home  Andalusia for marketing our property and their approach resulted in a quick almost hassle-free overall sales experience. By getting to know their buyers and sellers’ requirements and objectives, this resulted in less wasted time and unnecessary viewings. They do their research first! 

 

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A GOOD YEAR!

Admittedly borrowed from the great film with Russel Crowe, highly recommended for anyone who has or is looking for a home abroad. What a super year 2024 is! If you've been dreaming of a house in Spain since childhood and in 2024 you get to put your signature to the purchase contract of a house in Vélez-Málaga, then you can talk about a good year.

 

Stamp like Femmy & Alexander new house owner in Andalusia

A dream can come true

A few years ago, we came up with the idea of buying a house in Spain. We searched on the internet and by chance came across the site of Second Home Andalusia where we read a lot of information and good reviews. We already knew a few cities in Andalusia, but we had not yet visited the area east of Málaga and were very curious about it. So we booked a cottage in La Axarquía, in Canillas de Aceituno which we found to be so cosy and we thought how nice it would be if we could also find such a place for ourselves.

 

Sylvia & Jonathan celebrate their house purchase with wine

Casa Limonero, our jewel in the Axarquía

For some time, we had been dreaming of our own place abroad. During a family holiday in Andalusia in autumn 2021, we warmed to Spain. The relaxed atmosphere, the climate, the delicious food appealed to us. Our eye fell on the Axarquía region because of its tranquillity, beautiful nature, friendly people and great weather. Upon returning home, we looked online at the possibilities and ended up at Second Home Andalusia. This seemed almost too good to be true; people who could arrange the whole process from search to purchase and then maintenance and rental for us from their own experience. We were immediately excited.