Have
you ever heard of the bitter oranges of Seville? (No, not the wild oranges on the
street but actual sweet, edible oranges.) Maybe you even tried some of their
famous marmalade? If your answer is ‘yes’ to the latter then you are one of the
lucky ones who tried (apparently) the world’s best oranges.
The
Rio Guadalquivir is a great river that is born in the Sierra de Cazorla and
runs through Andalucia’s many villages and towns, for example Seville. Its valley,
which is one of the most productive areas of Spain, stretches from Seville to
Córdoba and is full of orange trees producing the world famous fruit.
Why
is it world famous? Apparently the Valley has a unique climate that is
especially beneficial for oranges. Over 4000 hours of sunshine a year, the
fertile soil and the people who live and work around the area make the fruit
born here the best you can get with the best characteristics in aroma, colour,
acidity, sweetness and many more.
If
you’re lucky enough to be in Andalucia during spring make sure that you do the
Seville-Córdoba car drive. The sight of all those orange trees in bloom and the
smell of them will stay with you during the whole trip.
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