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Loulé: TechSalt’s Rock-Salt Mine Tour

4.8  / 5
321 reviews
Activity provider:Tech Salt SA
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Loulé: TechSalt’s Rock-Salt Mine Tour

Activity provider:Tech Salt SA
4.8  / 5
321 reviews

From US$ 26.70 per person

Descend beneath the city of Loulé to discover the history of the rock salt mine and admire ancient geological rock formations.

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Duration 2 hours
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Portuguese, English, French, German

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Highlights
  • Marvel at majestic ancient geological formations
  • Learn about the history of rock salt mining and its historic importance to the local economy
  • Enjoy a guided visit where you will learn fun facts about geology and mining
Full description
Enjoy a guided visit to the TechSalt salt mine and learn about geology, the history of the mine, and the rock salt mining economy of the area. Descend to a depth of 230 meters under the city of Loulé as you are escorted along an underground route. Discover more about the evolution of rock salt mining processes as well as the economic importance of the mine in the region. Admire the vast chambers of ancient rock formations, some of which date back over 230 million years.
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  • Guided tour
  • Protective equipment: helmet, flashlight, and reflective vest
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food or drinks
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  • Children under 6 years

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  • Comfortable shoes
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  • This tour is not recommended for those who are uncomfortable in dark or closed spaces
  • The temperature in the mine remains stable throughout the year, between 23 and 24 degrees Celcius
  • Comfortable clothing and closed shoes are recommended

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4.8 /5

based on 321 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5
  • Service
    5/5

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The tour was excellent, as a small group with an informed guide. There was less to actually see than one had expected. Some information boards and models to augment the guide would have been helpful eg: - tables of salt production by year and the number of workers involved. - Interviews with former and present workers, with stories of incidents eg how machinery dismantled and taken down the mine. - Maps of where salt has been sent, since the mine opened, showing how this has changed with time. - Chemical composition of the salt showing the colour produced by the different elements etc. - 3 D model of mine showing tour route.

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April 25, 2023

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Kenneth – United KingdomVerified booking

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Brilliant guide, super interesting and a great once in a lifetime experience. We weren't sure what to expect when we turned up to an industrial estate and a yard with sofas outside, but so glad it didn't put us off. Brilliant guide who could answer all of our questions and out 10 year old loved it.

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April 15, 2023

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Sally – United KingdomVerified booking

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A must see for all travellers. A vast mine 750ft deep. Well ventilated and lit and no cramped spaces. The guide Alex was fantastic and had exceptional knowledge around how the mine operates. I'd definitely recommend this tour as it's something out of the ordinary and a fascinating sight

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