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- Portuguese
- English
Ideal for countryside lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and those passionate about supporting sustainable organic agriculture, this tour offers a true insight into the lifestyle of local Algarve communities.Children are welcome!
The tour starts in the morning at the designated meeting point in Silves, where we’ll begin our journey to an organic citrus farm nestled in the rural Algarve. Once at the farm, a passionate local farmer will guide you through the fascinating world of Silves citrus cultivation, explaining the various orange varieties, sustainable farming practices, and techniques from irrigation to harvest.
You’ll have the chance to hand-pick fresh oranges and enjoy a refreshing glass of orange juice in the farmer’s home. After that, participate in a fun and educational jam-making workshop, where you’ll learn to create your own jam to take home.
Finally, we will sit at the table to enjoy a delicious home-made lunch, featuring traditional dishes made with fresh, local ingredients.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Point in Silves in front of 'Posto de Turismo Silves' by the river zone. Gloria will greet you at the designated meeting point in Silves. She will be waiting to meet you and guide you through the journey.
Itinerary
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1
You will meet a passionate farming couple in their family home dating back to the early 1900s, to Grandma Gloria's time. The house has been wisely recuperated keeping the charm of a typical Algarvian country house. Geese and ducks happily caw around the pond and welcome you!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We will pick ourselves oranges at the farm and then prepare an amazing orange jams in the farmer's house for you to take away.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Everyone to the table! Expect traditional recipes, fresh products from the vegetable garden and typical Algarvian cakes; every dish is cooked and served with lots of love!Vegan and Vegetarian are welcome!
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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