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Discover the "Barrocal", a natural sub-region of the Algarve. Visit Loulé and explore the markets. Meet the artisans who make traditional Algarve pieces. Visit São Brás, a cork factory and cork oak

Highlights

• The journey starts at Loulé, between streets and alleys of the historic center.
• From the art of beating copper and brass learn how Algarve cataplanas are made.
• Get to know the impressive manual art of palm leaf weaving. Visit the markets.
• São Brás de Alportel is a town with centuries-old traditions.
• Learn all about cork, a 100% natural raw material. Lunch Included.

Description

Your journey begins in Loulé, a town rich in cultural and historical heritage. Wandering through the streets and alleys of the historic center, you'll find traces left by the Arabs and Romans. Visit the impressive 13th-century castle walls (optional), the ruins of Islamic public baths, unique in Portugal, and the beautiful Chapel of Our Lady of the Conception, built in the 17th century. Learn how the famous Algarve cataplanas are made through the traditional art of beating copper and brass. Enjoy free time to explore the lively Loulé Municipal Market. São Brás de Alportel is a town rich in centuries-old traditions and historical significance. In the 19th century, it was a major cork production center. Discover the fascinating world of cork, a 100% natural raw material—Portugal is the world's largest exporter! Visit a house-museum dating back to the late 19th century that showcases the lifestyle of a rural bourgeois family. The visit includes a typical lunch in São Brás de Alportel.

Includes

Included in the program: Hotel pick-up & drop-off. Visit to the house-museum of São Brás de Alportel, entrance fee. Visit to the cork factory entrance fee. Typical lunch in São Brás de Alportel.

Important Information

• If pick up at your hotel is not available a near location will be provided. Kindly confirm you have received your meeting point details with according pick up time. Please note that we require a minimum number of participants for the tour to take place.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund