Silves Orange Picking & Tasting Experience

Taste your own oranges in a Farm with a local farmer!

The Algarve orange is distinguished by its thin skin, shiny and bright colour, high juice content and sweetness — fruit of many hours in the Algarve sunshine. It was on board the Portuguese caravels that the orange reached other parts of the globe, which led to it being called “portukali” in some parts of the world. Our farm offers unforgettable experiences in nature. We offer you different tours around the farm, during which you and your children learn about different fruits, plants and herbs, how they grow and, of course, you can taste some directly from the plants or trees. Experience the flavour of fresh oranges straight from the countryside, come and enjoy the best that Silves has in a rural Algarve, participating with the whole family in a small but exciting tour tasting directly from the tree of what are considered the best oranges in the world.

What is included

• Arrival at the farm and welcome drink (natural orange juice, homemade lemonade, water + assortment of homemade cookies)
• Guided tour of the farm
• Local guide knowledgeable about citrus production in the Algarve and other fruits and vegetables
• Tasting of:
  • Tasting oranges
  • Fresh orange juice
  • Homemade lemonade
  • Orange cake
  • Lemon cookies
  • Homemade seasonal jam
  • Usually orange, as it is our most representative product (At certain times of the year, it may be made from other seasonal surpluses, such as strawberries, figs, tomatoes, or pumpkin)

What’s Not Included

• Transportation to and from the farm (private transfer available on request)
• Gratuities for the host

Itinerary

1. Welcome – Arrival at the farm and welcome drink with homemade cookies
2. Guided Farm Tour – Learn about citrus production and other fruits and vegetables
3. Tasting from the Tree – Sample oranges and other fruit straight from the source
4. Tasting Spread – Enjoy fresh orange juice, lemonade, orange cake, lemon cookies and seasonal jam

Highlights

The Algarve orange, at its source. Known for thin skin, sweetness and high juice content, tasting it straight from the tree is a genuinely different experience.

A knowledgeable, passionate host. Past guests consistently describe the farmer’s knowledge of citrus production and grafting techniques as a highlight.

A generous, homemade spread. Orange cake, lemon cookies, lemonade and seasonal jam round out the tasting into a real feast.

A Best Seller with a near-perfect rating. Rated 4.9/5, consistently praised as one of the best family experiences in the Algarve.

Transportation

• Not included – contact us if you need private transfer

Meeting point

• After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.