Alentejo

is tranquility, serenity, nature, countryside and yes, 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

handicrafts

, to

hotel

interior design

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 that of the rest of the world. The Alentejo region also has the largest area of ​​cork oaks on the planet, which is why this element is presented as one of the

most original and curious

ways

to discover the Portuguese region of Alentejo.

The always fascinating

Évora

, declared a World Heritage Site for its architectural wealth, is home to traditional

markets

where you can buy all kinds of popular handicrafts and cork designs. The most curious can enter to discover

Cortiçarte

, 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

boots are made.

If we continue with the curious cork route, one of the obligatory stops is the façade of the four-star Ecork hotel, an ecologically sustainable building that has used cork on its main façade and in its restaurant.

From its incredible individual villas you can admire views of the Alentejo starry sky, as well as disconnect from the routine in its spa.

THE ALCOROQUE, AN ECOLOGICAL SUPERHERO

Cork is one of the

symbols of Portugal

due to its many 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

per year, thus becoming a key natural element in the fight against

climate change.

Without a doubt, Alentejo still has much to discover and cork is just one more element that makes this region one of the most diverse in the world: a paradise of sustainability and nature.

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