Loulé Salt Mine Tour

On this guided tour of the Loulé salt mine, you'll learn about one of the oldest trades in the Algarve and see an art exhibition dedicated to Santa Barbara, the Patron Saint of Miners.

Loulé Salt Mine Tour

When booking, you can choose between the following options:

Salt Mine Tour

Meet at the entrance of the Loulé salt mine for a guided tour. An elevator will take you down 754.5 ft (230 meters) deep. You'll walk on the saline floor and follow a circular path through the mine's galleries, admiring the size of its walls formed by salt rocks that date back more than 230 million years. The tour includes insights into the salt extraction process and the engineering and mining machinery used. The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

Salt Mine Tour + Art Exhibition

This option includes the guided tour and access to an exhibition of Santa Barbara, showcasing sculptures, paintings, and religious pieces associated with her worshippers. You'll learn about the techniques used to create these works of art from various cultures.

Hours

Visit the exhibition at the following times based on your chosen option:

Salt Mine Tour: at 9:30 am, 11 am, 2:30 pm, and 4 pmSalt Mine Tour + Art Exhibition: at 10 am and 3 pm