Enjoy an exclusive handicraft adventure from Lagos out into the heart of nature, choosing between a Tile Painting Workshop and a Cane Workshop to learn nifty skills from one of the finest craftsmen in the Algarve.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Instructor
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Pickup included
- Hotel pickup from Lagos is included. For other locations, please contact the local partner.
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Sit back and relax in a comfortable VW van as you drive through the countryside of the Algarve
- Discover the natural beauty of the Barão de São João National Forest
- Learn the centennial traditions of Algarvian cane handicrafts from an expert
- Keep the work you make as a souvenir
Full description
After being picked up from your hotel in Lagos, you’ll enjoy a comfortable drive in a Volkswagen T2 and begin your 2-3 hour handicraft adventure, discovering a unique side to the Algarve along the way.
The drive to your destination will be filled with picturesque scenery and loads of fascinating details about the region’s history and culture. You’ll then arrive at a beautiful location in the heart of nature, the Barão de São João National Forest, where your exciting group activity will begin.
Here you’ll start your handicraft workshop with the guidance of an expert craftsman. In the Cane Workshop, you’ll learn how to craft a toy that doubles as a musical instrument called ‘Cartaxinho’. At the end of this option, you’ll have a fantastic Algarve souvenir, made by you. Alternatively, in the Tile Painting Workshop, you’ll learn how to paint a traditional Portuguese tile which you’ll hold onto as your very own self-made memento of an unforgettable experience.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation in a Volkswagen van
- Expert guide
- A visit to the the Barão de São João National Forest
- Cane or tile workshop
- Souvenir made by you
Not suitable for
- Children under 5 years
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Comfortable clothes