EPISODE #4 BERGAMOT – PARADISE GOSPA CITRUS IN SEVILLE

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is actually a hybrid between lemon and bitter orange that was obtained by grafting in the early 17th century. The essential oil of this citrus fruit has antibacterial and antiseptic properties ideal for fighting post-operative infections and is used in dentistry, gynaecology, ophthalmic surgery and dermatology. VISIT THEM AT GOSPA CITRUS ?…

EPISODE #2 CAROB LEMON – PARADISE GOSPA CITRUS IN SEVILLE

Lemon of Sicilian origin (Italy). In Italian it is called ‘carrubaro’ (carob). The name ‘carrubaro’ comes from the carob tree, which this cultivar resembles by the characteristic production of flowers and fruits arranged in clusters and by the clearly purplish colour of the young buds. It is a four-season lemon. The plant is expanded and…

The Seville Waterworks: The British behind Seville’s Water

The history of Seville’s water goes back to ancient times. Much of this water, from places such as ‘Los Alcores’, 20 km from Seville, known since ancient times for its abundant water and famous citrus fruits, was channelled to the city through the so-called ‘Caños de Carmona’, a Roman aqueduct, later rebuilt by the Almohads,…