Cork and Olive Oil Tour
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Cork and Olive Oil Tour

1 day
About this activity
Around 08h30 its the free pick up at the accomodation by comfortable vehicule driven by multilingual experienced drivers which will take the participants to the beautiful area of S.Brás de Alportel. This tour is private so no other guests envolved.

When we think of industrial tourism, we refer mostly to deactivated industrial estates that are transformed into museums after being rehabilitated and musealized. Our purpose is to follow the concept of heritage space as a thematic pole, where the identity and authenticity are considered fundamental principles. It distinguishes itself in various aspects, through interpreted visits to cork industrial states that are still in full operation, framed within a defined tourist and cultural route.

The day goes like this: Free pick up from the accomodation by comfortable private vehicule heading to the area of S.Brás de Alportel where we visit: Old center of S.Brás de Alportel. Guided tour Algarve Costume Museum: Visit to the Cork Room, where you can see a film and learn about the skills of working with cork from the tree to the finished product. Visit to a traditional cork factory: Learn more about the processes involved in preparing and packing the cork. Discover this innovating factory and all the processes to make this eco- surfboards. Visit to a cork shop: Here you can see some of the latest uses of cork in fashion accessories made of cork fabric. Visit to a Cork Oak Plantation: A walk amongst the cork oak trees, with an explanation of their life-cycle. Visit to one of the most wellknown Olive Oil (Lagar) of the region with olive oil tasting. Traditional Liquors tasting. Free time for lunch.

Cork - this vegetable tissue which is harvested with such care, has unique and incomparable qualities which no ingenious human has yet managed to imitate or improve: Very light , impermeable to liquids and gases, elastic and compressible , an excellent thermal and acoustic insulator , fire retardant , highly abrasion resistant and ideal for keeping wines sleeping and becoming better every year. But it is, above all, a material that is one hundred percent natural, recyclable and reusable, essential qualities in a more environmentally friendly and less polluted modern society. Olive oil is the master and the soul of the Mediterranean diet which Involves a set of skills, knowledge, rituals, symbols and traditions.In fact an form of art and passion.
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Included
  • All activities
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Infant seats available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Infant meals not included
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cultural
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