From Avocados to Mango and Azorean Coffee, a Warming Portugal Turns Increasingly Tropical as Traditional Orchards Struggle
Avocado orchards now top 2,100 hectares in Portugal, mostly in the Algarve, as a warming climate makes room for mango, kiwi and even Azorean coffee — while traditional fruit and vines struggle. The catch: thirsty crops spreading through a drought-prone region.