Adventure

Walk on the Alentejo Cork Forest with Optional Lunch

4.9 / 5

12 reviews

Activity provider: Corktrekking
Adventure

Walk on the Alentejo Cork Forest with Optional Lunch

Activity provider: Corktrekking

From US$ 64.33 per person

Enjoy this walk exploring the traditional cork forests of the Alentejo. Your local guide will give you full explanations during the tour, as you discover the in's out's of the cork world.

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Duration 2 - 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Portuguese, French
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a peaceful walk
  • See a traditional Cork Farm
  • Learn the in's and out's of the cork world
Full description
The farm you will visit is a paradise for walkers, ramblers and wine lovers. Imagine exploring this world of rolling hills, cork forests, olive groves and vineyards in a landscape occasionally broken by a medieval fortress or an abandoned chapel. For six generations, the family owners have made a living on the 1,400 acre estate in the Alentejo by sustainably managing cork forests, rearing sheep and making fine wines. You're invited to join to share the joy of their lives and see the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Nature-lovers and birdwatchers will not be disappointed. With luck, you might see or come across an Egyptian mongoose, a bustard, a wild boar,  a hoopoe, a bee-eater, a booted eagle or many more species. On arrival you will be introduced to your guide Joana. Start with a nice cup of tea, coffee or cool refreshment. Then your guide will take you on a beautiful walking tour into the deepest parts of the cork forest. During your tour she will explain to you everything about the cork trees, cork cycle (cork stripping, cork storage, cork manufacturing). You will also learn about local fauna and flora, vineyards, Iberian pig fattening, olive groves and all the farm activities. When you return to the winery and visit the shop where you can find the finest products it has to offer (cork handicraft, olive oil, and of course their wines). Later, have a cork stripper's traditional three-course meal in a quiet family-run restaurant. After this, it will be time to go home, but with the best memories of the Alentejo.
Includes
  • Local driver and guide
  • Small-group tour
  • Walking tour
  • Professional guide
  • Alcoholic drinks (not available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • Do a wine tasting for an additional €35 per person.
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 12 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5
  • Safety
    5/5
  • Service
    5/5

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We walked through the cork forest with Andrew, who was very informative about all things to do with cork, as well as his family's history. We then had a fabulous wine tasting and finished off the experience with an amazing 3 course lunch at a local restaurant (the chef was so nice and the food absolutely delicious).

September 21, 2019

I loved this experience and highly recommend. Joanna was the best tour guide. People like her make your trip great! She was intelligent, informative, knowledgeable, and charming. It was so interesting to learn about the cork process and the surrounding area. Lunch was amazing!

September 16, 2022

October 6, 2020

Product ID: 91305