Loulé's Rock Salt Mine Tour & Santa Bárbara Art Collection
Combine a geological and artistic journey in Loulé at the Rock Salt Mine
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Mina de Sal Gema de Loulé
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The experience
Combine a geological and artistic journey in Loulé at the Rock Salt Mine
Deep under the city of Loulé lies Techsalt's Rock Salt Mine - an oasis of wonder! Make this art, history, and geology combo the highlight of your holiday to the Algarve.
Join Fininho, the mine's mascot, and his friend Salty in an underground adventure beneath the city of Loulé.
Observe and be dazzled by the collection of pieces dedicated to Saint Barbara, patron saint of miners and other arts from sculptures, paintings and religious utensils, coming from several countries with hundreds of years old.
After learning about the cult of Saint Barbara, see the colorful and contemporary interpretation of the artist Klaus Zylla, which portrays some stages of the tragic life of this saint.
At a depth of 230 meters and at a mild temperature of around 22 to 23ºC all year, explore 1.3 km of the fascinating galleries and mine chambers. With the help and interpretation of a guide, you will learn more about the geological and industrial importance and applicability of rock salt.
What’s included
- Guided tour of Loulé's Rock Salt Mine
- Admission to the Santa Bárbara art collection
- Protective equipment: helmet, flashlight, and reflective vest
- Parking area
Where to go
Loulé's Rocksalt Mine
R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra 80
View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/LisbonBefore you book
Important visitor information
Must know
Comfortable clothing and shoes, preferably closed, are recommended.
Before purchase
Not suitable for children under 6, people who suffer from scotophobia (fear of the dark) or claustrophobia (fear of closed spaces).
How to use
Show your ticket to the guide at the meeting point (R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra, 80)
Please note there is a parking area available as you enter in the mining park, on your left side
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