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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 $27 per adult
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

Check availability


Guided Tour in German
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • German
Language options: German
Starting time: 3:15pm
Price details
$27.30 x 1 Adult$27.30

Total
Price is $27.30
Guided Tour in Portuguese
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Portuguese
Language options: Portuguese
Price details
$27.30 x 1 Adult$27.30

Total
Price is $27.30
Guided Tour in French
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • French
Language options: French
Starting time: 10:15am
Price details
$27.30 x 1 Adult$27.30

Total
Price is $27.30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedProtective equipment: helmet, flashlight, and reflective vest
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood 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 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.

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

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Margaret N

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
Mar 10, 2025
Britain
the history and knowledge of the guide. very interesting would recommend.

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Richard L

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
Mar 4, 2025
Canada
Very interesting and a good learning experience. Something completely different to do in the Algarve

6.0 out of 10

Dorthe M

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
Mar 4, 2025
Denmark
Missed more info about the origin of the mine. Too fast spoken English

10.0 out of 10

Erin K

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
Mar 2, 2025
Britain
Thought it was a fascinating tour, exciting too, going so far underground. The tour guide was funny and very knowledgable when questions were asked. I would highly recommend this activity to visitors to the Faro/Loulé area. I thought it was great value for money as well.

10.0 out of 10

Lynn P

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
Feb 23, 2025
Britain
Adriana was our guide and was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed the 2 hour tour, very informative and well worth doing.

10.0 out of 10

John K

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
Feb 15, 2025
Portugal
Great in every way

10.0 out of 10

Belinda J R

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
Jan 28, 2025
Canada
This tour is both informative and interesting. Our guide spoke English and was very knowledgeable and friendly. We really enjoyed the tour and would recommend to others.

10.0 out of 10

Anna Christina B

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
Jan 25, 2025
Sweden
We had very interesting tour. Guide was very engaging and talked a very good english. She had very good knowledge. The tour was much better and more interesting then we expected :-)

10.0 out of 10

Alex B

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
Jan 18, 2025
Britain
This is a really great tour, that i would encourage anyone to go to. As long as you don’t mind the small lift that takes you down to the mine itself (we didn’t!). The tour guide (Adriana) was really lovely and knowledgeable and the mine itself and its history is very interesting. The fact that it is still an active mine, adds to the level of interest! A must go to attraction.

10.0 out of 10

John W

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
Jan 5, 2025
Canada
The experience at the salt mine was great, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Seemed a little disorganized when we arrived but they were dealing with the 1st group, so we waited patiently. Don’t worry if other people show up and push to the “front” of the line. (Many did) Everyone goes down the same tiny elevator, a few at a time and are required to wait at the bottom for the rest of the party, before the tour continues. Our guide was very knowledgeable and well spoken, adding to the experience. If you have the chance, I’d highly recommend this tour!!

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