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A statue in a cave with a plaque reading "Santa María de Guadalupe." 1
A museum exhibit with a statue in a glass case on a wheeled platform. 2
A tunnel with art installations and storage containers. 3
A cave exhibit with glass display cases containing artifacts. 4
A signboard for a salt mine visit, a fenced area, and a white building with a conical roof. 5
By Tech Salt SA

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$60 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Delve beneath the surface of Loulé and see the vast salt mines and art exhibits
    • Discover the life of Saint Barbara through art and music at your own pace
    • See Klaus Zylla's art depicting Saint Barbara's life in bold colours and shapes
    • Embark on a guided tour of the rock-salt mine and marvel at the vast chambers
    • Learn all about regional geology and the importance of mining to the community

Activity location

    • Loulé
    • Loulé, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • R. dos, R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra 80, 8100-616 Loulé, Portugal | Meet at Rocksalt Mine Tour | Mina de Sal-Gema de Loulé.
    • Loulé, Faro, Portugal

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St. Barbara Art Collection and Mine Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$59.85 x 2 AdultsNZ$119.70
Total
Price is NZ$119.70

St. Barbara Art Collection and Mine Tour in Portuguese

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • Portuguese
Language options: Portuguese
Price details
NZ$59.85 x 2 AdultsNZ$119.70
Total
Price is NZ$119.70

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Art exhibition entry
  • Inclusions
    Salt mine entry
  • Inclusions
    Salt mine tour
  • Inclusions
    Live guide
  • Inclusions
    Helmet
  • Inclusions
    Torch
  • Inclusions
    Reflective vest
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Food or drinks

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 6 years, People with claustrophobia, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Discover the underground art exhibition dedicated to Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners. Head 230 metres below the city of Loulé and admire various pieces of art before continuing on a guided tour of the vast salt mines.
    Arrive at the meeting point and descend 230 metres. Then, step into the underground art exhibit dedicated to Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners. Uncover the life and legacy of Saint Barbara through the extensive art exhibition, with some pieces dating back hundreds of years.

    Enjoy a contemporary view of her life in the form of 12 paintings by artist Klaus Zylla. In this second exhibition, view warm colours and provocative motifs. Explore both exhibitions at your own pace and listen to Saint Barbara's miner songs.

    After visiting Santa Barbara's exhibit, put on your safety equipment and embark on a 1.3-km guided walking tour of the salt mines. Marvel at the vast chambers of ancient rock formations, some of which date back over 230 million years.
    Learn about regional geology, the evolution of rock-salt mining, the economic importance of the mine in the region, and the role of salt around the world.

Location

Activity location

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    • Loulé
    • Loulé, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • R. dos, R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra 80, 8100-616 Loulé, Portugal | Meet at Rocksalt Mine Tour | Mina de Sal-Gema de Loulé.
    • Loulé, Faro, Portugal