Cork Secrets
Overview
From the meeting point we head to the bubbling Loulé Market!
Smell the smells and discover the local products (bread, cakes, jams, honey, nuts, liqueurs, fish and more). Next, we'll visit the cork capital of the Algarve: São Brás de Alportel, where it all began: the extraction and processing of cork that provided work for many families and its export generated wealth for the area.
The first Portuguese bank was born here in the Casa Museu do Traje, and from here there will be time for lunch (not included in the tour). We'll then visit the cork factory.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off;
- All Fees and Taxes
- Live commentary on board;
- Entrance at the museum and at the cork factory;
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up and drop-off from your acomodation in Albufeira town centre. Pick-up and drop-off services outside central Albufeira will incur an additional charge of €5, which must be paid to the driver in cash. For pick-ups and drop-offs outside Albufeira, the price is on request.The pick up location must be confirmed with us at least 24 hours before departure, so that we can indicate the pick up time.If the vehicle have an unexpected breakdown during the tour, we will not refund the money, we will give the customer the opportunity to take the selected tour on another day.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Loule
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sao Bras de Alportel
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museu do Traje
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult;
- We reserve the right to reschedule the tour or suggest a different experience available that day if the minimum number required is not available.
- If the vehicle have an unexpected breakdown durin the tour, we will not refund the money, we will give the customer the opportunity to take the selected tour on another day.
- This tour is not off road, therefore, the vehicle used to take this tour will be a Mercedes with air conditioning for greater customer comfort.
- Children will be required to present an identification document to verify their age. Under our laws, the applicable age range mandates the use of age-appropriate safety seats.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cork Secrets?
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Activity code: C-52067P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Pickup and drop-off;.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Live commentary on board;.
- Entrance at the museum and at the cork factory;.
- Food and drinks.
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cork Secrets is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cork Secrets will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off;
- All Fees and Taxes
- Live commentary on board;
- Entrance at the museum and at the cork factory;
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult;
- We reserve the right to reschedule the tour or suggest a different experience available that day if the minimum number required is not available.
- If the vehicle have an unexpected breakdown durin the tour, we will not refund the money, we will give the customer the opportunity to take the selected tour on another day.
- This tour is not off road, therefore, the vehicle used to take this tour will be a Mercedes with air conditioning for greater customer comfort.
- Children will be required to present an identification document to verify their age. Under our laws, the applicable age range mandates the use of age-appropriate safety seats.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
