Day Trip to Loulé Salt Mine
Day Trip Details
We'll pick you up at the designated time from the meeting point you select and make our way along the A-22. This motorway, one of the main roads in the Algarve, will take us to Loulé.
Once in this beautiful municipality in the south of Portugal, we'll visit its famous rock salt mine. Did you know that its geological formations are over 200 million years old? We'll descend into this underground gallery in a lift, that will take us 230 metres (755 feet) deep.
Once we reach this subterranean level, we'll spend 2 hours exploring a 1.3-kilometre tunnel. Along this route, we'll walk past various types of salt rocks. We'll also discover what extraction techniques and machines are used in this mine, which is without a doubt one of the most important ones in the Algarve.
This tour of the mine will conclude with a visit to an exhibition about Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners. We'll see sculptures, paintings, and religious works linked to the worship of this saint.
To conclude this tour, you'll receive a bottle of red wine and a jar of fleur de sel —the best and tastiest in the world. After giving you these gifts, we'll begin our journey back to our initial starting point, where we'll say our goodbyes after a total of 3 to 4 hours.
Pickup Point
During the booking process, you'll be able to select one of the following spots in the Algarve as your pickup point:
- Tavira Train Station: pickup at 8:30 am.
- Olhão Train Station: pickup at 9 am.
- Faro Train Station: pickup at 9:30 am.
More Information
Duration
3 - 4h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission ticket to the Loulé salt mine
A bottle of Portuguese red wine
A jar of salt
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Algarve Sensations
Corporate name: Sebastião Gonçalves De Assunção
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
