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Loulé's Rocksalt Mine: Guided Tour

Loulé's Rock Salt Mine Tour & Santa Bárbara Art Collection

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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. 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 galleries and chambers in comfort, with the help and interpretation of a guide. You'll learn all about the geological and industrial importance and applicability of rock salt.

Finally, enjoy the art dedicated to Saint Barbara, patron saint of miners and other arts, through the colorful exhibition by contemporary artist Klaus Zylla.

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.

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