- Weekly/every Wendesday
- 8 hours
- Max People: 12
- Min People: 7
- Min Age: 5+
- Pickup: Torrevieja region
Ricote Valley: the stunning beauty of Spanish nature
This unique region has preserved all the flavour of ancestral Murcia and the characteristic lush orchards, surrounded by the Segura River, which flows gently between impassible peaks, creating impressive gorges that wind their way through the villages of Abarán, Archena, Blanca, Cieza, Ojós, Ricote, Villanueva del Río Segura and Ulea, create timeless landscapes scented by the orange and lemon blossoms of their ancient orchards.
History and beauty mixed in the old “Moorish” paths. Murcia’s best kept secret: the Ricote Valley.
There are many activities and places to visit. We will visit some of them during our day trip.
Our most important destination to visit is the magnificent orange farm in Ricote Valley, where we offer you an unforgettable gastronomic experience on a guided tour of the plantation.
- Tickets of the guided tours in Canelobre Cave and Olive Farm
- Transportation and beverages in bus
- Olive oil tasting with small tapas, cold beverages and wine
- Travel coach/guide/translation services
Details
The plantation in Valle de Ricote is dedicated to CITRICULTURE, or citrus cultivation, a set of agronomic techniques aimed at the production of native plant species, as well as the adaptation of new varieties, mainly of the genus Citrus.
In addition, among the citrus plantations, we show you an endless number of trees of different varieties of fruit, such as peaches, apricots, loquats, quinces, avocados and pomegranates, among others, that we use for our consumption and that we offer to our guests.
What to expect?
- Discover what Citriculture is.
- Know the best-kept treasures of the Ricote Valley among the different species of citrus fruits that we grow: the exotic ones that are new in the European markets, the old ones that are in extinction and the traditional ones that have always been cultivated in these lands.
- Taste “In Situ” and freshly picked from the tree, the different varieties that make up our harvest.
- Learn the curiosities and techniques of its cultivation in the history of the Ricote Valley.
- Enjoy the best views of the Valley, from the viewpoints of the farm.
- Visit other beautiful nature spots in the area.
Itinerary
We will pick you up from the location You have chosen in Torrevieja or Orihuela Costa,during the registration process around 9 am.
We drive to the Ricote Valley citrus farm and have a 2 hours guided tour. After the tour we pass numerous viewpoints as we drive throgh the stunning Ricote Valley and reconnect with nature. At 1 pm we stop for a lunch/picnic (included on the price). We will arrive back at Your drop of point in Orihuela Costa/Torrevieja at the latest at 5 pm.
Not suitable for:
- Children under 5 years
- Wheelchair users
- Pets (not allowed)
Important to know:
- The tour takes place with a minimum of 7 people
- The exact pickup time will be announced by e-mail
1 day before departure - Bring with You: water, snacks, comfortable casual shoes
