Silves Orange Picking Experience with Donkeys

Taste your own oranges in a Farm with donkeys!

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 on your own. Experience the flavour of fresh oranges straight from the countryside — on the way, we meet horses and our donkeys, and of course you can interact with them. Afterwards, we pamper you with orange juice and lemonade made at the moment from the region, and we let your time end in peace.

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
• Walk with donkeys
• Tasting of:
  • Tasting oranges from the trees
  • 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. Meet the Donkeys – Walk with and interact with the farm’s horses and donkeys
4. Tasting – Sample oranges straight from the trees
5. Relax & Enjoy – Fresh orange juice, lemonade, orange cake, lemon cookies and seasonal jam

Highlights

Real animal interaction along the way. Meeting and walking with horses and donkeys adds a genuinely memorable, hands-on moment for families.

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 Best Seller loved by families. Rated 4.8/5, 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.