Location: Sao Bras de Alportel
Top Things to do in Sao Bras de Alportel
The 5 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Sao Bras de Alportel, Algarve
São Brás de Alportel (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɐ̃w̃ ˈβɾaʒ d͜ aɫpuɾˈtɛɫ]) is a municipality in the District of Faro in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 10,662, in an area of 153.37 km².
Restaurants in Sao Bras de Alportel
1. Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Cork Tour Programe: • Visit to a traditional cork factory: Learn more about the processes involved in preparing and packing the cork. • Visit to a cork shop: Here you can see some of the latest uses of cork in fashion accessories made of cork fabric.
Inclusions: Visit the Eco-Cork factory, Visit the Cork Shop
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By RichfieldMN
Great tour and science learning opportunity about cork. Very knowledgeable guide. Helpful examples of the cork process for manufacturers.
2. Secrets of Cork
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Join us on a journey of discovery of some of the traditional industries of the inland.Free pick up from the accomodation heading to the area of Loulé where guests can visit the local market (situated near the historical center) and also a taste of the best traditional cakes made out of carob. From here the tour goes to S.Brás de Alportel where we visit: Traditional cork factory: Learn more about the process involved in preparing and packing the cork. Discover this innovating factory and all the processes to make this item so special. Visit to a cork shop: Here you can see some of the latest uses of cork in fashion accessories made of cork fabric. Visit the beautiful landscape of the surroundings of S. Brás; Free time for lunch (optional) ; After lunch its the visit to the Algarve Costume Museum: Visit to the Cork Room, learn about the skills of working with cork from the tree to the finished product. Tour goes from 09h00 til 15h30 +-
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, A piece of Carob tart or any other cake plus coffee and/or Tea, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance at the museum and at the cork factory
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Food and drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By Traveler733421
We spent a wonderful day with our guides Luís and Diogo exploring somewhat remote parts of the Algarve. The guides were very knowlegeable and the driver was very experienced. We saw amazing landscapes, beautiful buildings, traditional towns and we even had the chance to bathe in a small but cozy water source. On top of this all, we ate at an amazing restaurant called "Paradise of Algarve" that totally lives up to its name thanks to its incredibly tasteful food and vegetarian options. We highly recommend this company and this tour in specific if you wish to spend a marvelous day. Rodrigo and Alicia.
3. Eco- Cork Factory Tour & Museum
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4.4 based on 17 reviews
Cork Tour Programe with a guide: • Visit to a traditional cork factory: Learn more about the processes involved in preparing and packing the cork. • Visit to a cork shop: Here you can see some of the latest uses of cork in fashion accessories made of cork fabric. • Entrance ticket to the Costume Museum In São Brás de Alportel- just entrance ticket no life guide included in the musem (open from 10 am to1pm and from 2pm to 5pm- its closed between 1pm to 2pm)
Inclusions: Visit the Eco-Cork factory, Visit the Cork Shop, Local guide, Transportation between attractions
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By glendacc
Booked tour and tasting thru TripAdvisor. Only a name of a place, the town and zip code were provided as the meeting point. Drove over an hour from my hotel only to drive around the area for 50 minutes trying to fine the tour. GPS led me to a dirt road only to drive in circles around an orange grove. Obvi just entering the town and zip takes you to the center of town. There were no signs and the phone number didn't work. I finally gave up. I'm especially disappointed in TripAdvisor for being so difficult to contact about a problem and refund.
4. Olive Oil Production & Plantation Tour with Tasting
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
This is an unforgettable visit, you will know more about a very typical Portuguese product, contact with nature, visit the oil production and became an expert on the different techniques of extraction. At the end, you will have an opportunity to taste the olive oil and be able to discover the differences! Its na unique experience!
Inclusions: live guide, olive oil tasting, walk in the olive oil plantation, visit to the production
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Reviewed By RichfieldMN
Great tour and science learning opportunity about cork. Very knowledgeable guide. Helpful examples of the cork process for manufacturers.
5. Flavours & Traditions
A journey of discovery of the inland Algarve, specifically the area known as "Barrocal", a journey to delight your senses, awaken your curiosity and whet your appetite for more. Our first port of call is to the small town of São Brás de Alportel - quite typical of the Algarve. Here we visit a cork factory. The cork that is harvested in the surrounding area is brought to this factory, prepared, treated and then exported. We visit a local typical cake shop renowned for its traditional produce - carob bread, almond cakes and honey cakes. There is time also to visit the fascinating São Brás Ethnographic Museum. Onward we go to Salir- a bucolic village where you can see the remnants of the ancient castle and its walls. Our final destination is “Quinta do Freixo” – a large estate where biological agriculture is practiced. Here you can learn the secrets of their famous preserves and also sample some of the delicious produce.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Bottled water
Reviewed By Astrit B
Seeing the coastline from the sea is an adventure in itself. The caves are strange but beautiful. The boat and crew are in good shape, and everybody tries is best to help you. I need some help getting in and out the small boat, and that was fine. You have to take the music on the boat as it is, I could have done without it. I could have stayed on the Ophelia all day!
