Novacortica Cork Factory Tour

Open Now: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Discover the story and witness the processes of one of the most characteristic industries in Portugal. You will never look at cork the same way! Contact for availability. CLOSED on weekends & bank holidays.
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Hours Today: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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| Parque Industrial da Barracha, Apartado 39, Sao Bras de Alportel 8150-017, Portugal
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Interesting charming introduction, instructive visit of the cork factory in operation and finally a short car ride to a cork-oak-forest with an educative and pleasant walk through it.

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Date of experience: March 2019
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Reviewed 6 days ago

I just finished taking the basic 90 minute tour (there are four choices) and it was worth the price (12.5 Euros per person). It started with an extensive review of the entire cork process in their seminar room including props that were passed around, from...More

Date of experience: March 2019
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We really enjoyed learning all about cork from this tour/lecture. Never thought it would be so interesting! More than met our expectations.

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Date of experience: February 2019
Thank Fearless49167348072
Reviewed 1 week ago

We really enjoyed this tour! Learned so much about everything cork, and a big plus was actually seeing the plant in operation. The guide, Andreia, was so knowledgeable and had a very professional, yet relaxed and entertaining style and encouraged lots of questions. Highly recommended

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Date of experience: March 2019
Thank Bryan F
Reviewed 1 week ago

From the comfortable and beautiful cork chairs and sofa in the lounge area to the factory floor, this tour was informative and interesting. We'll never look at cork the same again.

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Date of experience: March 2019
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Our presenter was very informative and was an excellent teacher. Rather than simply lecture our group of 23 people from various English-speaking backgrounds, she used real materials, good questioning, passed genuine articles throughout the group and answered questions. The trip to the cork forests was...More

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Date of experience: March 2019
Thank OnAir00100988488
Reviewed 1 week ago

How great to learn all about the process, including the harvesting and transformation of cork bark into various products. I will never look at a champagne cork in the same way ever again.

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Date of experience: March 2019
Thank Tourist18450073218
Reviewed 1 week ago

Our guide, Andrea, was very, very competent and she knew how to inform in a very entertaining way. I would definitely come back with other friends.

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Date of experience: February 2019
Thank OnAir11725967944
Reviewed 1 week ago

The tour started with a multi faceted presentation of the harvesting and gradations of cork, as well as the processing methods used in the factory. This part of the program was very informative and insightful, and included a tally of the different types of products...More

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Date of experience: March 2019
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

So much to learn about the Cork Business & this tour was extremely helpful. We were pleased to have taken this tour. Thank you.

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Date of experience: March 2019
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HappyCamper917
23 March 2019|
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Response from Harry O | Reviewed this property |
We drove with a GPS in a car rental.
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Alan D
12 March 2018|
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Response from lizy228 | Reviewed this property |
Hi. We did just turn up when we went last November, and asked if there were any spare places on the tour, which there were, so we booked and paid, and went over the road for a coffee until the start time, but having said... More
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Nikos N
3 April 2017|
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Response from CorkFactoryTour | Property representative |
Hello, can you please write na email for turismo@novacortica.pt?
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