Loulé's Rocksalt Mine: Guided Tour
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Deep under the city of Loulé lies Techsalt's Rock Salt Mine. This rocky-road tour might become the most memorable part of your trip to the sun-kissed Algarve.
Travel over 200 metres down, deep into the Portuguese underground with your guides, Fininho and Salty, the mine's mascots, and your small group.
Description
Discover geological formations that are millions of years old, and learn about the history of the mining industry in Loulé, the changing mining processes and the evolution of the machinery used in this still-active mine. The temperature in the mine stays stable all-year-round, at around 23 - 24 degrees Celsius. So you can explore 1.3 km of the gal...
What's Included
- * Guided tour of Loulé's Rock Salt Mine
- * Access to the Klaus Zylla exhibition
- * Protective equipment: helmet, flashlight, and reflective vest
- * Parking area
Important informations
- Comfortable clothing and shoes, preferably closed, are recommended. Not suitable for children under 6, people who suffer from scotophobia (fear of the dark) or claustrophobia (fear of closed spaces). * 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
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.
Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.