Olives and Vines
The landscape that shapes life at Masia Soler
The land surrounding Masia Soler has long been shaped by agriculture. Vineyards and olive trees define the landscape here and remain an important part of daily life on the property.
Today the masia sits within seven hectares of land, much of which is dedicated to growing grapes and olives.
The Olive Trees
Masia Soler is home to more than 130 olive trees, some of which are several hundred years old.
The trees are the Arbequina variety, a traditional Catalan olive prized for producing a delicate and flavourful oil.
The process remains simple and traditional, each autumn, usually during October and November, the olives are harvested by hand. After picking, they are taken to a local olive press where they are pressed and bottled.
Olive oil from the masia is sometimes available for guests to purchase.
The Vineyards
Six hectares of vineyards surround the property, forming part of the wider wine growing region of the Penedès.
Three grape varieties are grown here:
- Muscat, an aromatic grape known for its sweetness
- Xarel·lo, one of the traditional Catalan grapes used in cava
- Parellada, another classic variety of the region.
The grapes are harvested each year during August and September and are sold to the local co-operative for wine production.
Throughout the year the vines shape the rhythm of the land, from pruning in winter to the first green growth of spring and the harvest at the end of summer.
Life on a Working Masia
Masia Soler remains a working rural property where the land is actively managed.
Chickens are kept on the land and provide fresh eggs. Their manure is used to fertilise the vegetable garden and fruit orchard, helping maintain a natural cycle on the land.
The aim is to run the property in a sustainable way and to limit the use of chemicals wherever possible. Solar panels provide much of the electricity used on the property, while wood from the land itself is used to heat the buildings during the cooler months.
Living with the Seasons
Life at the masia follows the rhythm of the seasons.
Spring brings new growth in the vineyards. Summer is long and warm, with the grape harvest arriving towards the end of the season. Autumn is the time for olives. Winter is quieter, when the vines are pruned and the land rests.
Guests staying at La Casita Soler experience this changing landscape throughout the year, with vineyards and olive groves visible from every part of the property.
Stay With Us
Guests who stay at La Casita Soler are surrounded by the vineyards and olive groves that shape life at the masia.
If you would like to experience the landscape of rural Catalonia for yourself, you are warmly invited to stay.