A taste of the Algarve - Flavours and Traditions

 

Join us on a journey of discovery of the inland Algarve, specifically the area known as ''Barrocal.” This tour will delight your senses, awaken your curiosity and whet your appetite for more.

Highlights
- Enter a traditional bakery and sample delicacies such as honey cakes
- Learn about the production and exportation of cork in the famous factory
- Sample local, fresh produce

Our first port of call is the small town of São Brás de Alportel, quite typical of the Algarve in its architecture and activities. Here we explore a local bakery renowned for its traditional produce such as carob bread, almond cakes and honey cakes and the local carob liquor, which you can also sample.

Then we visit a cork factory. The cork that is harvested in the surrounding area is brought to this factory, prepared, treated and then exported. There is also time to visit the fascinating São Brás Ethnographic Museum.

Moving on, we go to Salir, a bucolic village where you can see the remnants of the ancient castle and its imposing walls. Our final destination is a large estate where biological agriculture is practiced. Here you can learn the secrets of their famous preserves and also sample some of the delicious produce. An excellent opportunity to sample the delights of this charming region.

Languages
English, Dutch, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
This tour is organized according to your needs and ideas. You must call at least 24 hours before in order to arrange a meeting/pick-up point and time.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:00 - 17:00

Duration: 8 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
02/06/2020 - 31/10/2020: If you select Flexible Offer during the booking process, the rate entitles you to enjoy the activity on any date from the service date until 31/10/2020 for no extra cost (subject to availability). Modifications can only be made prior to the original service date..