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Loulé Rock Salt Mine guided visit
Activities
Loulé, Portugal
4.54/5
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
,
French
,
Portuguese
,
German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 Hours
Do this because
Visit the mine at the lowest level in the country
Take a 1.3 km guided tour through the galleries
Be amazed by the colors and size of the chambers
Learn and observe the industrial process of an active mine
Enjoy the art exhibition dedicated to Saint Barbara
What to expect
Be adventurous! On this tour of Mina de Sal-Gema in Loulé you'll walk through the mine galleries and admire geological formations that are about 230 million years old in an underground route 230 m deep.Along a 1.3 km trail and with the interpretation of a guide, get to know the applications and usefulness of rock salt, and discover the evolution of the mining process throughout history. Observe the geological beauty of the rock salt walls and the old and current machinery exposed in the mine and hear about the importance of this place in the geological and economic context of the region.Then, explore the site from an artistic perspective by learning the history of Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners, interpreted by contemporary artist Klaus Zylla through twelve very colorful paintings.
What's included
Entrance fees
Guided walking tour
Protective equipment
Permanent collections
What to remember
This activity requires a minimum age of 6
Please note that the visit in Spanish is in a bilingual format together with Portuguese or English speaking customers, but not exclusive
Please note that the temperature inside the mine is 23º C (73.4º F)
All safety equipment is delivered before the visit begins and collected at the end of it
This experience is unsuitable for people with reduced mobility, with scotophobia (fear of the dark) or claustrophobia to spaces like underground public transport, underground garages and natural caves with organized visits or mines
Provider
Tech Salt S.A
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra 80, 8100-616 Loulé, Portugal
Meeting point:
Meet your guide at Mina de Sal-Gema de Loulé (Campina de Cima). Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins.
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Adult (12-64)
$29.00
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$26.00
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$20.00
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from
$29.00
Reviews
Excellent
4.5/5
Based on
7 reviews from verified customers
B
bernhw
November 2025
From Germany
Traveled as
As a couple
- 45 years old
Excellent
M
Mrs Caldwell
August 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 30 years old
Excellent
A fascinating tour of the mine; a wonderful place to visit for something a little different! The tour guide was extremely informative and her English was impeccable making for a very welcoming and interesting tour. The lift cages for descending to and ascending from the mine are small and cosy, but the caverns and tunnels down below are vast. A highly recommended experience.
M
Martin van Dam
October 2024
From Netherlands
Traveled as
As a couple
- 38 years old
Great
Hele enthousiaste gids , naar mijn idee net iets te veel ingestudeerd . interessant, bijzonder om met een mijnlift 230 mtr diep in de grond te gaan . Tunnels zijn impulsant .
A
Anonymous
September 2024
From France
Excellent
Guide très intéressant
M
Mark
August 2024
From Netherlands
Traveled as
With family
- 35 years old
Excellent
Erg bijzonder om middenin een dorpje met een kleine lift af te dalen in een mijn 230 meter diep. Het is een zoutmijn die nog in werking is maar zich steeds meer richt op rondleidingen in de mijn. De gids was fantastisch en vertelde honderduit over de mijn. Even iets totaal anders dan zon, zee, strand. Echte aanrader!
P
Pete
March 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 37 years old
Great
L
Lotte
July 2023
From Netherlands
Traveled as
As a couple
- 13 years old
Great
Een heerlijke ervaring bij warme dagen. Mooi om te zien hoe de mijn nog steeds gebruikt wordt en de ervaren gids wist alles duidelijk uit te leggen. Erg goed te volgen. Het liftje is eventjes krap, maar zeker de moeite waard. Een hele belevenis.
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