COARPI - Building individual quality homes in the Spanish countryside, around the towns of Chella and Anna near Xativa in the province of Valencia

Chella

History & Economy. Founded and occupied by the Moors until their expulsion in 1609, the town was granted a Charter in 1611, and came under the control of the Dukes of Gandia (the Borjas). Discovery of the Abrullador spring in the 19th century lead to growth in market gardening, and economic expansion.

Cultivation of vineyards and the production of vines ceased as a result of the filoxera disease, provoking numerous emigrations to Argentina, and the extension of olive cultivation. After the post second-world-war years, cultivation of tobacco became important.

At present, the construction sector and service sectors are most important. There is also a cigar factory and a chocolate factory. Agriculture continues with production of oranges, olives, grapes and vegetables. Some tobacco is still grown.

Facilities. Despite its small size, with a population of less than 4000, Chella has a wide range of facilities for residents, including

Medical centre with 24-hour emergency service
Auditorium for concerts, drama and events
Sports centre with football pitch and swimming pool
Library with small archaelogical museum
Gymnasium
Park
Parmacy and optician, dentist
Several banks
Small town-centre supermarket, and edge-of-town 'hypermarket'
Several bakers, greengrocer, hardware store, hairdressers, domestic electricals, and other small shops
Casa Rural (guesthouse), numerous bars and bar-restaurants
Coffee / ice-cream shop, food takeaway, 24-hour vending centre
Street market on Tuesday mornings

An invitation from José Julio of COARPI. "This website is being developed with much more information about the local area and my building service. So please return soon. In the meantime, please email me if you have any questions."