In the winter months, when the sky is clearer and the air cooler, the orange trees of the Algarve paint the fields with color and promise. The branches laden with fruit illuminate orchards and gardens, and the citrus scent mixes with the sea breeze. The orange is harvested by hand, smelled before being opened, and savored slowly. It is sweet, with a tangy note that awakens memories of cold mornings in the sun and freshly squeezed juice at the kitchen table. In the Algarve, the orange tree is a constant presence — a symbol of generosity and abundance, rooting daily life in the simple beauty of what is true.
