Novacortica Cork Factory Tour

Sao Bras de Alportel, Portugal
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About Novacortica Cork Factory Tour
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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€ 12.50 per adult
Overview
Escape the crowded beach and bustling streets of Faro with an informative tour of Nocavortiça Cork Factory. Learn about the origins of the natural material, and uncover the process that turns it from bark tissue to bottle stopper. Ideal for a family excursion, be escorted by a professional guide around the factory’s working machinery, and discover the many uses for cork beyond corkage.
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Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

What a surprise this tour was! My husband really wanted to see this but I wasn’t as thrilled. However... that all changed when I entered the tour. Very clean and open building and all the people are so friendly! The first part of the tour...More

Date of experience: August 2019
Thank TammyH222
Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

This was a fantastic tour, really interesting and we’ll lead by the guide who spoke perfect English and kept it enjoyable for all ages. Starting with getting to touch and feel while learning then getting around and seeing the machines in action as the cork...More

Date of experience: August 2019
Thank Adam F
Reviewed 5 days ago

Fabulous tour and explanation of entire process. Tour guide was terrific and very knowledgeable. Strongly recommend this visit and tour!

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Date of experience: August 2019
Thank david d
Reviewed 1 week ago

Fluent English, very hospitable, small group, well presented. Hats off to the lady who explained cork facts and processes and guided us through the production site.

Date of experience: August 2019
Thank Mobile747093
Reviewed 1 week ago

My husband and I enjoyed every minute of this very interesting and informative tour. The presenter was knowledgeable and her love for the cork factory and industry was evident in her every word. This is a MUST see place during your trip to the Algarve....More

Date of experience: August 2019
Thank derussell22
Reviewed 4 weeks ago

It was very interesting, lots of informations about oaks, cork production and use. Nice guide lady, good English, easy to understand for everyone.

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Date of experience: July 2019
Thank wojbank
Reviewed 4 weeks ago

It was a great visit. During the tour, we learned many interesting things about the cultivation, processing and use of cork. Also a lot of information that I did not know that way. Our guide was very nice and accommodating. The tour was in English...More

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Date of experience: July 2019
Thank Christine N
Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Very informative tour! Even the teens walked away talking about things they learned. Our guide was correct, we will never look at cork the same way again.

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Date of experience: July 2019
Thank michellemoncada
Reviewed 27 July 2019

What a wonderful way to learn more about the famed cork industry in Portugal. Thank you for offering this experience to visitors to your country. The guide was outstanding. She explained things clearly, intelligently, patiently, and engagingly. We especially relished all the product samples she...More

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Date of experience: July 2019
Thank Elaine Z
Reviewed 23 July 2019

Very good information about Cork, a sustainable and renewable product with a great future for replacing plastic or other materials which are bad for nature. I did not know before what technology and sophisticated materials are needed to produce a simple cork stopper for wine...More

Date of experience: July 2019
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HappyCamper917
23 March 2019|
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Response from CorkFactoryTour | Property representative |
We appreciate the tips from previous visitors. We strongly advise new visitors to rent a car or contact taxi/uber/cabify, for the public transports do not reach the factory facilities directly. For further questions, please... More
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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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nikosnas
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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