easy
8 hours
Basic fitness needed to handle walking tours and standing during tastings; minimal elevation changes.
Step inland from Algarve’s coast with Portitours in Portimão for an authentic look at traditional sweets, cork craft, and medieval villages. Discover a cultural side of southern Portugal that blends history and nature in one immersive day trip.
Ligue para reservar • a partir de €28.50 • 8h • Segredos da Cortiça • Tradições Algarvias
Embark on an 8-hour adventure through the stunning interior of the Algarve! Explore São Brás de Alportel, taste traditional sweets, and uncover the art of cork production. Visit the medieval remnants in Salir and wander the charming streets of Alte, one of Portugal's most picturesque villages. A unique cultural experience awaits!
8h00
Convidamo-lo a descobrir o magnífico interior Algarvio, a zona do “Barrocal”.
Começamos por visitar São Brás de Alportel – uma pequena cidade do interior Algarvio, em cujos arredores visitaremos uma fábrica de cortiça e uma pequena fábrica de bolos tradicionais, desde o bolo de alfarroba, amêndoa e de mel. Visitaremos ainda o encantador Museu Etnográfico de São Brás.
Tempo livre para almoço (almoço não incluído).
De seguida passaremos por Salir – uma bucólica aldeia onde poderá apreciar os vestígios do seu castelo medieval.
Por fim, paragem numa das mais belas aldeias Algarvias: Alte! Aqui terá tempo para disfrutar de um passeio pelas ruas estreitas e sinuosas que nos trazem à memória tempos antigos!
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The itinerary includes wandering historic villages with uneven cobblestones and rural trails.
Capture details of cork harvesting and expansive views from Salir’s medieval ruins.
Carry water, especially in summer—interior Algarve can get warm during the full-day trip.
The tour includes sampling traditional sweets; communicate restrictions for better accommodations.
The Algarve's cork industry dates back centuries and remains a cornerstone of regional economy and culture.
Efforts in cork oak forest preservation help maintain biodiversity while supporting sustainable local livelihoods.
Necessary for navigating cobbled village streets and rural paths safely.
Protect your skin during long hours outdoors, especially in intense summer sun.
summer specific
Stay hydrated throughout the day, particularly during warm seasons.
Useful for cooler mornings and evenings outside peak summer months.
spring|fall|winter specific