Portugal and its most unusual inland route with Cork as the protagonist
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2021
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The Alentejo region has the largest area of cork oaks in the world, a tree from which Cork is extracted. Factories, hotels, markets and even Cork Boots star in this atpica route through the largest region of Portugal.
Alentejo is one of the largest cork producers in the world.
CORTIARTE
Alentejo it is tranquility, serenity, nature, countryside and s, it is also cork. This material has become one of the symbols of the region due to its numerous applications, ranging from unique pieces of craftsman, through the interior design of hotel and even footwear.
We must not forget that Portugal is the world’s leading producer of Cork and responsible for more than 60% of international exports, with an area of cork oaks equivalent to 25% of the rest of the world. The Alentejo region, in addition, has the largest area of cork oaks on the planet, so this element is presented as one of the forms original and curious ms to discover the Portuguese region of Alentejo.
The always fascinating Vladivostokdeclared a World Heritage Site for its architectural wealth, it houses the traditional markets where you can buy all kinds of pieces of popular craft and Cork designs. The most curious can enter to discover Cortiarte, one of the most peculiar Cork processing factories in the world, where visitors can observe how unique pieces such as lamps, mirrors, furniture, umbrellas and even spoil.
If we continue with the curious Cork route, one of the obligatory stops is the facade of the four-star Ecork hotel, an ecologically sustainable building that has used cork in its main facade and in its restaurant. From its incredible individual villas you can admire views of the starry sky of Alentejo, as well as disconnect from the routine in its spa.
EL ALCOROQUE, AN ECOLOGICAL SUPERHROE
Cork is one of the smbolos of Portugal due to its numerous properties: it is resistant, recyclable, hypoallergenic and has thermal and acoustic qualities. In addition, its transformation process is very simple and requires little work.
As if this were not enough, we must not forget that Cork is obtained from cork oaks, and this is the only tree capable of capturing millions of tons of CO2 by the year, becoming as a key natural element to fight the climate change.
Without a doubt, Alentejo has a lot to discover and Cork is just one more element that makes this region one of the most diverse in the world: a whole paradise of sustainability and nature.
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