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 their large warehouse and walking through the gardens as we see the century-old orange trees and various flowers. You'll enjoy the aroma of orange blossom.

We'll discuss traditional cultivation methods and avant-garde techniques used in this sector. You will learn about different varieties of citrus fruits such as Sanguinelli, citrus yuzu, mano de buda, citrus caviar, calamondin, and kumquats.

You'll see how the irrigation systems, pruning, and grafting work. There will be a competition with a winner receiving a diploma as a qualified farmer. Additionally, you can participate in an activity where you can harvest up to 1.5 kilos of oranges or tangerines.

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