eKo 360º
It is the social project developed by Las Torcas. It was created with the aim of activating the economy and culture in La Alpujarra. Throughout a year, we created a strategic plan to encourage the exchange of knowledge between the most traditional population and the new generations. We do not limit ourselves to the field of agriculture, but we promote any type of sustainable activity in the region.
Among the socio-educational actions developed are:
I Encuentro de Experiencias eKo360º
First event that brought together most of the groups and ecological associations in the area. The purpose was to create supportive relationships between the groups. A success in the region with appearance in the press, television and radio.
Al Pan Pan
Conference aimed at lovers of wheat and bread. From the farmers exposing their cultivation and harvesting techniques, passing by flour manufacturers and bakers.
eKo cañamo
Industrial hemp is a crop that has many benefits. In response to the demand for information from the community, we created a day to publicize the characteristics of the plant in cultivation and its possible applications in fashion, food, construction ...
Saboreando Sierra Nevada
An initiative to promote the consumption of organic and local products among restaurants in La Alpujarra, supported by the Sierra Nevada National Park, this initiative proposes to offer gastronomic routes that promote sustainable tourism.
School activities
Understanding that children are the future, we designed a program especially aimed at schools, to promote ecological and recycling values, as well as agricultural practices among elementary and middle school students.
