Loquat on the Costa Blanca: The most delicious and healthy Fruit of Spring 🍊
Loquat on the Costa Blanca: The most delicious and healthy Fruit of Spring 🍊
If there is one fruit that truly represents spring on the Costa Blanca, it is undoubtedly the loquat 😍 Sweet, juicy, refreshing and slightly tangy, the loquat has become one of the most traditional and beloved local products in Alicante 🍊✨
Besides being absolutely delicious, loquats are also incredibly healthy and are part of the history and agricultural traditions of beautiful towns such as Callosa de Ensarrià, Altea, Polop, Guadalest, Jalón, Alcalalí and Parcent 🌿☀️These charming inland villages are surrounded by mountains, vineyards, almond trees and Mediterranean landscapes, making them ideal destinations for a spring escape on the Costa Blanca.
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🌿📖 The History of Loquats on the Costa Blanca
Although loquats originally come from China and Japan 🌏, they found one of the best places in the Mediterranean to grow on the Costa Blanca – Alicante. Thanks to the mild climate, the mountains, the proximity to the sea and the fertile valley waters, this fruit grows perfectly in Alicante 🌴
The true capital of loquats is Callosa de Ensarrià 🍊, considered the main loquat-producing area in Spain. This is where the famous Protected Designation of Origin “Nísperos de Callosa d’en Sarrià” was created, guaranteeing the quality and authenticity of this very special fruit.
Nearby towns such as Altea, Polop, La Nucía, Benidorm and Guadalest also grow loquats 🌴In the Marina Alta area, villages such as Jalón, Alcalalí and Parcent offer smaller loquat plantations surrounded by almond trees, vineyards and spectacular Mediterranean landscapes 🍇🌸
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📅🍃 When is Loquat Season?
Loquats are known as the very first fruit of spring 🌼☀️ Their season usually begins in April and lasts until June, although May is normally the best month to enjoy them at their perfect stage of ripeness 😋
During these months, local markets, cooperatives and gourmet shops across the Costa Blanca are filled with fresh loquats picked straight from the tree 🍊🧺
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🍊🌳 Where to pick Loquats on the Costa Blanca?
One of the best spring activities in Alicante is visiting a farm and picking loquats directly from the tree 🙌🍃
Callosa d’en Sarrià is the most famous place to enjoy this experience, thanks to its many orchards, farms and cooperatives where visitors can discover how this fruit is traditionally grown 🍊🚜
Callosa de Ensarrià is also well known for the spectacular Fuentes de Algar, its waterfalls and natural pools, its Moors and Christians festivals, its mountain surroundings next to the Sierra de Aitana, Xortà and Bèrnia mountain ranges, and for being the gateway to excursions towards Castell de Guadalest 🏡🌿
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💚✨ Why Are Loquats So Healthy?
Besides being delicious, loquats are also a very healthy fruit 💪🍊
They are low in calories, high in water content and rich in fibre, which helps improve digestion and creates a feeling of fullness 💧🥰
Loquats are also rich in Vitamin A, which is ideal for healthy skin, good eyesight and a strong immune system 👀✨ In addition, they contain antioxidants and potassium, which help protect the heart ❤️, fight cellular ageing 🌟 and keep the body well hydrated.
🍊 Loquats are not just a typical fruit of the Costa Blanca… they are a true spring treasure in Alicante! 🌞🌿
