Mallorcan Oranges & Lemons

Mallorca is covered with citrus fruit groves, but it is Soller that is best known for it's oranges and lemons. The main types of orange are Navel oranges (easy to peel and very good for eating due to it's fine pulp and sweetness) and Canoneta oranges (excellent for making juice). Harvesting starts in January. Bitter oranges (a cross between grapefruit and tangerines) are available until the end of February and are ideal for making into bitter orange marmalade. Lemons and grapefruits are also grown on Majorca.