Loulé Rock Salt Mine guided visit
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.
Important to know
- 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
What’s included
Entrance fees
Guided walking tour
Protective equipment
Permanent collections
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Tech Salt S.A
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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