The Olive
     
 

The olive tree has been, since immemorial times, related to the history of the Mediterranean people. A symbol of peace, prosperity, fraternity and health, the olive tree has been a link of interconnection between the civilizations that, during the last millenniums, have made history.

   

The olive variety predominant in the Borba region is Galega, whose main features are irregular yields and low oil productivity. Nevertheless, its fruits have very peculiar characteristics, which provide the olive oil with an excellent aroma and taste. In the production area of the Cooperative, the olive trees are grown on a traditional way, with no chemical products applied to the crop. In this sense, the olive oil produced by the Cooperative of Borba can be considered an organic product.