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Enjoy an amazing cork farm tour close to Évora
Cork production in Alentejo, Portugal, is a significant industry, as the region is one of the world’s major cork-producing areas.
Alentejo is known for its vast expanses of cork oak forests, covering approximately one-third of Portugal’s cork oak stands. These trees are the source of cork, with the outer bark harvested periodically in a sustainable manner.
Cork harvesting in Alentejo often follows traditional methods that have been passed down through generations. The outer bark of the cork oak, known as the cork cambium layer, is carefully stripped from the tree without harming its inner layers. This process is usually done by skilled workers known as “corticeiros.”
Our farm is a traditional farm that produces cork in a family environment.
What we do:
- Arrival at the farm and welcome by the farmer
- Visit to the farm
- Visit to the cork forest
- Workshop about cork production
- Cork drawing (if it is being done – Seasonal / June 15 until June 30)
Transportation
- Not included – contact us if you need private transfer
Meeting point
- After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.
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Reviews
The walkabout with Joaquim was a standout experience during our six-week travels in Portugal. He’s the real deal; his family has worked the land 180 years. We learned so much about cork, as well as the challenges of operating a family farm in today’s world. If you appreciate a personal, authentic, down-to-earth (non-commercialized) experience with a local, do this!
Tour was great. Got to walk around farm and learn a lot about cork growing and harvesting as well as the other farm businesses. Great way to spend a couple of hours and learn about a local industry. Thank you Farm Experiences & Tours !
Joaquim was an amazing host, his English was impeccable and his knowledge of the cork products was incredible. We learned a lot and appreciated the wine, olives, bread and cheese afterwards. Highly recommend this tour!