Pólo Museológico dos Frutos Secos (Nuts Museum)

Discover the importance of nuts for the area of Loulé by visiting this innovative museum.

Pólo Museológico dos Frutos Secos, Loulé, Algarve

Pólo Museológico dos Frutos Secos
© Helga Serodio CM Loulé

The Pólo Museológico dos Frutos Secos (Nuts museum and interpretative centre) is located in the town of Loulé, Algarve.

Here, it is possible to see grinding machines for carobs, or almond slivers, as well as learning about the productive cycles of nuts and the importance of this ancient occupation for Loulé.

This museum does not only show machines, but features photographic exhibitions and engravings about collecting and processing nuts as well. Also, it allows the visitor to get used to the old processes and learn about the importance of the activity for the area.

More information:

Location:

Rua Gil Vicente, Loulé, Algarve.

Opening Hours:

Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 17:30.
Saturdays and holidays from 10:00 to 14:00.

Telephone:

(+351) 289 400 689.

Recommended Excursions:

Mapa Interactivo:

Other worth-visiting nearby towns and cities:

Why "Portugal Travel"?

Portugal Travel is an organization of Portuguese agencies whose objectives are:

✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

In collaboration with:

Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril

Turismo de Portugal