ALGARVE PRIVATE TOUR The Original Cork trees route (operating all year) Half day São Brás de Alportel and Caldeirão mountains Short tour through the historic town of São Bras de Alportel. A visit to the Museum with a small film presentation explaining the cork industry, followed by a visit to the factory where the transformation of the cork takes place. Concluding with a a free tasting of Aguardente, which translates as “fire water”, and a demonstration of its production method.