Salt Pan Tour: Discover Salt Production and Tasting

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A journey across three distinct salt pans presents a magical opportunity to learn about the process of salt production and collection. A stop at the salt museum, coupled with a tasting session of flavored salt, combines nature and heritage on this tour, ensuring an experience you won’t forget.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Riserva Naturale Saline Di Trapani E Paceco - The tour begins at via admiral Staiti n101 (fire brigade barracks), near the port. In just 10 minutes, we will arrive at the first salt mine, “Maria Stella,” where we will see the first mill constructed in Trapani. Next, we move to the “Chiusicella” salt pan, where we will explain the process of cultivating integral salt and observe flamingos, herons, and black-winged stilts. The final salt pan visit includes entry into an ancient mill over 600 years old, now a museum, where we will learn about the historical tools, their functions, the significance of salt in this region, and the differences between past and present practices. We will also taste salt crystals and the highly prized fleur de sel, both natural and flavored with orange, lemon, rosemary, and oregano. To conclude, we will take a scenic walk through the salting tanks, known as “the path of the salt maker.”
Mulino Maria Stella - We will view the first mill built in the Trapani area, dating back to the late 15th century.
Salina Calcara - Observe pink and white, as well as white and grey flamingos.
Saline Culcasi - Visit the Salt Museum, enter a 15th-century mill, taste salt crystals and fleur de sel, and follow the salt worker’s route.

What's Included

Visit to 3 diverse salt pans
Experience the Path of the Salt Worker
Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
All fees and taxes included
Taste unique salt crystal and aromatized fine flower
Entrance to the Salt Museum included

Additional Information

Minivans sanitized in compliance with the covid-19 regulations

Location

Via Ammiraglio Staiti, 101

Via Ammiraglio Staiti

The meeting point is the fire station in the port area of Trapani, I drive a 9-seater Ford tourneo metallic grill with Trapaniemotions written

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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709paolat

Sep 26, 2024

A journey into the world of salt - Absolutely positive experience. The salt pans are a wonderful place, especially around sunset time. But what makes it all the more evocative is the passion and expertise with which Alessio takes you into the world of salt.