Oranges are king in the Algarve. They grow everywhere and there are massive groves of them on the red soil that is typical of the farms just inland from the coast. As you travel north from the ocean the land rises into the low mountains of the Monchique.
Roadside stands selling oranges abound here. Some are vans like the truck in the photo and many are simply old men with a table trying to make some extra money. Price is about 3 euros ($4.50) for 5 kg. making 11-12 pounds and usually 13 oranges. The oranges are huge and I guarantee they are the best you have ever tasted. Interestingly the price doesn't vary along the highway. Must be some price fixing going on--ha, ha.
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Mary's favourite food. This couple loved having their picture taken but I edited him out. |
1 comment:
Is that honey they’re selling as well? Can’t imagine polishing off that huge bag of oranges unless, of course, you make fresh juice every morning. Yum!
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