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São Brás de Alportel

Peaceful village in the interior of the Algarve. São Brás de Alportel, surrounded by eucalyptus trees, offers a genuine rural stop to experience traditional cork production in Portugal.

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São Brás de Alportel is a peaceful village situated in a transition zone between the coast and the Sierra of Algarve. Its identity is linked to cork industry, being one of the world's main producers in the past. For pilgrims, it is a stop that offers an authentic experience of rural life in southern Portugal. The village, with white houses and tranquil atmosphere, has an interesting Ethnographic Museum of Costume. Surrounded by eucalyptus trees, it is an ideal place to disconnect, enjoy calmness and prepare for the stages entering into the vast Alentejo plain. A genuine and hospitable stop.

Last updated: 21/08/2025

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