Salt-Pans Bath ("Dead Sea" Experience) - Ask Jonas About Algarve

The eighteenth-century tidal mill originally used by the family for milling and grinding was the beginning of the family business at the salt pans of Grelha.

The mill is a distinctive symbol of the entire plot and, despite having been idle for over forty years, it is still in good condition.

In the 1920s, grinding ceased to be profitable, as a result of new, modern mechanisation. The tidal mill’s water supply was then used to feed the salt pan system.

Our “Dead Sea” is a lake of about 2,000 m2 and a salt concentration equivalent to that of the Dead Sea (in Israel and Jordan). In addition to being able to have the experience of floating in this water, the health benefits that can be obtained from a bath in this lake are:
– Muscle relaxation and stress reduction.
– Activation of blood circulation and reduction of muscle pain.

Starting point: Olhão

Departure times: Various

Duration: 60 minutes

Check-in: 30 minutes before departure

Availability: Daily

Min. Pax: 2

Points of Interest:
• Float in a natural lake as salty as the Dead Sea
• Historic 18th-century salt pans and tidal mill in Olhão
• Muscle relaxation and stress relief

Safety Recomendations:
Important: Do not shave the day before or on the same day.
• For those who want to apply mud on their body, avoid bringing a white bathing suit or other light colours.
• Do not apply any body cream.
• If you have wounds, you may feel burning when in contact with salt water

It is not recommended to:
– BOYS up to 6 years of age because:
1. If they have wounds, rashes, mosquito bites, extremely salty water causes intense burning.
2. If they are not mature enough to realize that they cannot dive, splash, etc. because the saline water will sting their eyes.

– GIRLS up to 10/12 years of age (depends on the physical maturity of the female body) because:
1. Girls have very sensitive skin in their intimate parts of the body and the Dead Sea water causes intense burning.
2. If they have wounds, rashes, mosquito bites, extremely salty water causes intense burning.
3. If they are not mature enough to realize that they cannot dive, splash, etc. because the saline water will sting their eyes.

Special conditions:
• Pets are not allowed

What’s included: • Neck cushions
• Changing rooms
• Toilets and exterior showers.
• Friendly staff

Whats not included: food & drinks

Transport: Private transfer (upon request)

Extra info: • Night bathing available

HOW TO PAY SECURELY AND CONVENIENTLY

After choosing your activity and setting your preferred date, we’ll send you a Stripe link with your booking confirmation, allowing you to pay with your debit/credit card.
You can always cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before departure without penalty.
If you have a portuguese phone number, you can pay with MBWAY.

If you’re in the Algarve and prefer to visit us, we’ll be happy to welcome you at our agency, where you can pay by credit/debit card or cash.
Ask Jonas About Algarve
Rua Ramalho Ortigão , Centro Comercial Borda d’água , loja 32. 8200-604 Praia da Oura, Albufeira
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