The fruit of the Sun God
Many would say that wine was the nectar of the gods. But in the Algarve there is stiff competition from the remarkable orange.
Oranges with their juicy sweetness often grow to the size of grape fruits here.There are fresh oranges almost 9 months a year. It takes only 3 to 5 oranges to make a brimming glassful.
Sweet as Heaven, full of Vitamin C and Fibre.
At the side of every main road you will find local farmers selling their bags full of oranges usualy about 1 per kilo. Somtimes getting even cheaper further down the road.