Cork Factory Tour

On this tour of a cork factory in São Brás de Alportel, you'll discover how cork is processed and shaped after being extracted from the cork oak tree, the national tree in Portugal.

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at the entrance of the Francisco Carrusca cork factory to start this guided tour of this factory, located on the outskirts of São Brás de Alportel, in the interior area of the Algarve.

During the tour, you will learn how cork—an ecological material—is extracted from the cork oak tree. You will explore the selection process and see how artisanal and decorative items are made.

The tour will also cover the traditional processes to extract and work with cork, detailing the objects and tools used for shaping cork according to its ductility.

Finally, this 1-hour tour will conclude at the factory's store, where you can see and purchase various accessories crafted with cork fabric.