Biocelos Organic Orchard and Grocery Shop

Just before we moved to Portugal, I had found Lola Bio online, but Biocelos was an extra blessing recommended by our friends. This beautiful, extremely well kept family farm, was located just a few kilometers from Barcelos. There was a large green signpost welcoming us to the farm with fairly large parking. Once inside, you were warmly welcomed by Margarida or one of Biocelos staff. If you chose to have lunch it was prepared and served with real care and passion, and you would get the sense of being looked after, just as if you were visiting family or friends.

Food shopping in Portugal

Shopping for organic food in Portugal can be quite a challenge, despite the abundance of local growers. When it comes to organic, take a look at my other food posts, where I introduce you to Lola Bio and Biocelos. 

Things that grow in the north of Portugal, to name a few are, kiwis, lemons, oranges, avocados, cherries, plums, melons and figs. The latter are so tasty, that there are simply no words to describe them. It was in Portugal, that we first ate them whole, together with their skins, just raw and fresh.. straight from the tree, sliced on our breads with butter, in salads, jams, cakes and compotes.