Mango – the essence of juicy sweetness

Mango – the essence of juicy sweetness

by | Nov 15, 2022 | Plants

Quince Latin: Magnifera Indica Portuguese: Manga English: Mango German: Mango The mango sesaon is coming to an end at the Quinta dos Sentidos in the Portuguese region of Algarve. The mango fruit is always a highlight, so juicy and so sweet. Its history is long but the...
Quince – the mediterranean apple

Quince – the mediterranean apple

by | Sep 20, 2022 | Plants

Quince Latin: Cydonia Oblonga Portuguese: Marmelo English: Quince German: Quitten At the Quinta dos Sentidos in the Portuguese region of Algarve it’s time to harvest the quince fruit. In spring the quince tree will grace any garden with its beautiful white...
Aloes – lighten up the winter with their vibrant reds

Aloes – lighten up the winter with their vibrant reds

by | Mar 27, 2022 | Estate

At the Quinta dos Sentidos in the Portuguese region of Algarve we enjoy a variety of aloes, a genus of plants with more than 500 species mainly at home in more tropical areas. However, some species have found their way to the Mediterranean area and to Portugal. Like...
The Plant World of Quinta dos Sentidos

The Plant World of Quinta dos Sentidos

by | Jun 25, 2021 | Estate

When we acquired the land for what eventually became Quinta dos Sentidos, it had scattered traces of former agriculture. Mainly, however, it had returned to its roots which in the south west of Portugal is called ‘barrocal’ also known in other Mediterranean areas as...