Cork Forest

Travel along the southern coastline of Ireland's epic Wild Atlantic Way towards Ireland's most south-westerly point, Mizen Head. Immerse yourself in Irish culture on this day trip filled with fantastic photo opportunities. Starting in the historic city of Cork, travel by coach to Ireland’s most South-westerly point and view the dramatic cliff scenery of Mizen Head. As you travel through picturesque villages and towns expect to see some awe-inspiring scenery as Ireland shows off its spectacular landscape. Your trip will include a visit to Gougane Barra, home to Ireland’s oldest National Forest Park, famous for St. Finbarr’s Oratory, its stunning 19 century church. The River Lee rises here amongst panoramic views before winding its way back to Cork Harbour. Wander through Bantry, one of West Cork's most vibrant market towns. Take a walk, do a little shopping or sit down to a traditional cup of Irish tea and perhaps a scone.

Travel to the Alentejo and into the deepest part of a cork forest on this 2-hour guided tour from Redondo. Take a walk to explore the cork forest and learn about the harvesting of the cork at a farmhouse estate run by the same family for six generations. Enjoy personalized attention on this small group tour as well as a traditional cork-strippers' lunch, if chosen.

2h Jeep Tour in a Classic Land Rover exploring the traditional Cork Forests of the Alentejo. Your local guide will give you full explanations during the tour, as you discover the in's out's of the cork world. Join us for this unique experience!

Step into the captivating world of cork and uncover its remarkable qualities and vast potential—from wine stoppers to architecture, and from automotive to aerospace innovation. Discover how cork forests nurture diverse wildlife and how cork production stands out as a rare carbon-negative industry. Explore the cork tree’s global presence and learn why Portugal leads the world, producing 50% of the planet’s cork across thousands of hectares. Engage all your senses—touch, smell, and see—while following the journey from cork harvesting to its transformation into countless innovative products. Dive into the unexpected and even try your hand at crafting a personalised cork stopper!

Take this opportunity to reconnect with nature, and allow your thinking and listening reach new levels of clarity during your ramble through our Thinking Canvas. Take time out, and explore a pristine mature wild parkland. Waymarked walking and hiking paths. Enjoy a variety of biodiverse environments all within one park, including open hilltop grassland, native deciduous tree stands, mature evergreen forest, informal pioneering woodland, ponds and wetlands. While following the thinking trails, work through your thoughts and strategies. Think and listen, while following the guided thinking trails based on well-established thinking methodologies to uncover hidden gems, all as you stroll through nature.

On the Wild Atlantic day tour from Cork you can customize your itinerary with your guide. You will travel in an air-conditioned minibus with an experienced driver/guide. Your guide will work with you to design your itinerary taking into account your must see destinations and off the beaten track recommendations. We have included a number of popular options for Cork day Tours in our destination list. Please get in touch with us to discuss your tour. We always do our best to customize the tour for private groups.

Looking for a unique outdoor experience that the whole family will love? Look no further! Our Family Fun Adventure at Fota Island offers something special for everyone. What Makes It Unique: Teamwork & Bonding: Every activity is designed to help your family work together, from building shelters to navigating the obstacle course. Adventure for All Ages: Whether your kids are hiding in the forest or taking aim with a bow and arrow, there’s something exciting for everyone. Nature’s Playground: Set in the beautiful woodlands of Fota Island, you’ll get to explore nature like never before, creating memories that last long after you leave. Limited group sizes ensure a personal and engaging experience.

2h Jeep Tour epxloring the traditional Cork Forests of the Alentejo. Your local guide will give you full explanations during the tour, as you discover the in's out's of the cork world. Join us for this unique experience!

Enjoy this 2 hour Walking Tour exploring the traditional cork forests. Be our trekking companion on a leisurely journey through the lush forest with the magnificent Serra D’Ossa hills as a backdrop and get a close in-depth look at its extraordinary bio-diversity, considered one of the richest in Europe. Apart from all the fauna and flora that live off the cork trees, do not be surprised to come across a wide variety of wildlife, including boar, mongoose, hares, and many species of birds. This option is ideal for botanists and nature lovers who prefer a more micro-exploration of the cork forest over the wider overview offered by driving tours. Savour our internationally acclaimed wines. Have a traditional meal in a typical, local family run restaurant.

Enjoy this 2 hour Jeep Tour 4×4 exploring the traditional cork forests. Savour our internationally acclaimed wines. Have a traditional meal in one of our local partners.

Discover the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of Alentejo: Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city, is known for its well-preserved Roman Temple, Gothic Cathedral, and the atmospheric Chapel of Bones. The surrounding area is filled with ancient megalithic structures such as the Almendres Cromlech and the Cromlech of Vale Maria do Meio, a glimpse into the past of the region and its ancient cultures. The landscape, characterized by the vast cork oak forests, is a must-see attraction, as it provides a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere, but also offers an insight into the region's traditional cork industry. On this tour, you'll also have the opportunity to visit a cork factory to learn all about the history of cork production and the process of making cork products. There will also be time for lunch in a traditional regional restaurant, to sample the local cuisine. This is a truly unique and fulfilling experience that combines history, culture, and nature all in one.

Adventure yourself on an off-road journey through the Alentejo's "montado" (cork and holm oak forest)! We offer you an option of driving tour, that will give you a wonderful overview of the forest as you plough through the dirt tracks of the farm. For those who have a passion for vintage cars, or simply a sense of history and adventure, you can opt for a tour in one of two 50-year-old Land Rovers, one an open top and the other a hard top. Your expert guides will show you the highlights and explain in detail what makes the cork forest such an important and diverse ecosystem. Our guides, are guaranteed to enlighten (and entertain!) you at how little you knew about cork and its amazing properties! After the tour, enjoy a tasting of Maroteira wines, accompanied by Iberian pork ham and typical, regional sheep cheese. At the end of the morning/afternoon, you will have lunch in a typical, local Alentejo restaurant, with a traditional menu of the region, accompanied by Alentejo wines.

Évora, the Pearl of the Alentejo! Known as the Museum-City, Évora stands out for its rich historical heritage and university tradition. Did you know that… Portugal is the main cork producer on the planet? Responsible for more than 60% the world exports it has an area of cork oak forests corresponding to 25% of the area of cork oak forests of the whole world. Each cork oak take 25 years to be harvested for the first time? Its shell is removed every nine years. Cork is the bark of the cork oak (Quercus Suber L.)? This means that it is a 100% natural and highly versatile vegetal fabric, allowing you to do incredible things? Some curiosities about this natural, versatile and sustainable product: It has an excellent thermal and acoustic insulation capacity. NASA uses cork as insulation solutions in its missions. A Surfboard made entirely of Portuguese cork was created for the Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara, who surfed one of the biggest waves in the world at Nazaré.