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Loulé: TechSalt’s Rock-Salt Mine Tour

4.8  / 5751 reviews
Activity provider:Tech Salt SA
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Guided tour
Loulé: TechSalt’s Rock-Salt Mine Tour
Activity provider:Tech Salt SA
4.8  / 5751 reviews

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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Live tour guide
English, German, French, Portuguese
Small group available

Experience

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.

Includes

  • Guided tour
  • Protective equipment: helmet, flashlight, and reflective vest
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food or drinks

Not suitable for

  • Children under 6 years

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • 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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 751 reviews

Review summary

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

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Diane – CanadaSeptember 18, 2024  – Verified booking
Better than expected. Amazing experience with a great tour guide.
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Donal – IrelandSeptember 12, 2024  – Verified booking
excellent tour of a live mine, tour guides were great and even the miners were friendly, would highly recommend for a 1 off experience
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Alessio – ItalySeptember 3, 2024  – Verified booking
Really interesting tour, nice experience and the guide Alex was prepared and fun.
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