Carcagente Orange Grove Tour

Discover the Spanish birthplace of orange growing with this Carcagente Orange Grove Tour. Visit one of the most famous estates in the Valencian town and see what day-to-day life is like for farmers.

Carcagente Orange Grove Tour

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the entrance of the Huerto Ribera. This grove dates back to the 19th century, and during our visit we'll discover everything about how they grow high-quality oranges.

The tour will begin by admiring the large warehouse and walking through the gardens to see the century-old orange trees and various flowers, enjoying the aroma of orange blossom.

We'll reveal the most traditional cultivation methods and incorporate avant-garde techniques. There are numerous varieties of citrus fruits such as Sanguinelli, citrus yuzu, mano de buda, citrus caviar, calamondin, and kumquats. You'll learn about their differences.

You will see how the irrigation systems, pruning, and grafting work. There will be a competition, and a winner will receive a diploma as a qualified farmer. Additionally, participants can harvest up to 1.5 kilos of oranges or tangerines themselves.

After 2 hours 30 minutes of exploring the orange grove, we'll enjoy a tasting of artisanal liqueurs with fruit flavors.