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Loulé: TechSalt’s Rock-Salt Mine Tour
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Loulé: TechSalt’s Rock-Salt Mine Tour

By Tech Salt SA
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$41 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • 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

Activity location

    • Albufeira
    • Albufeira, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra 80, 8100-616 Loulé, Portugal | The meeting point is at R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra, 80 As you enter the mining park, on your left side, there is a parking area available for visitors.
    • Loulé, Faro, Portugal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Guided Tour in French
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • French
Language options: French
Starting time: 3:15 pm
Price details
AU$41.15 x 1 AdultAU$41.15
Total
Price is AU$41.15
Guided Tour in Portuguese
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • Portuguese
Language options: Portuguese
Starting time: 3:45 pm
Price details
AU$41.15 x 1 AdultAU$41.15
Total
Price is AU$41.15
Guided Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 4:15 pm
Price details
AU$41.15 x 1 AdultAU$41.15
Total
Price is AU$41.15

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour
  • What's includedWhat's included Protective equipment: helmet, torch, and reflective vest
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Food or drinks

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 6 years

What you can expect

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 metres 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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Albufeira
    • Albufeira, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra 80, 8100-616 Loulé, Portugal | The meeting point is at R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra, 80 As you enter the mining park, on your left side, there is a parking area available for visitors.
    • Loulé, Faro, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra 80, 8100-616 Loulé, Portugal | The meeting point is at R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra, 80 As you enter the mining park, on your left side, there is a parking area available for visitors.
    • Loulé, Faro, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra 80, 8100-616 Loulé, Portugal | The meeting point is at R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra, 80 As you enter the mining park, on your left side, there is a parking area available for visitors.
    • Loulé, Faro, Portugal