Sečovlje Salt Pans – A Tradition of Salt and Nature
The Sečovlje Salt Pans are among the last remaining salt pans in the Mediterranean where salt is still harvested by hand using methods more than a hundred years old. In the past, salt pans lined the entire Slovenian coast, but today they remain preserved only in Sečovlje and Strunjan. It is this traditional salt-making that gives the salt its unique qualities and offers visitors a rare insight into the area’s history.
A Walk Through the Park – From Fontanigge to Lera
A walk through the park is approximately 2 kilometers long and leads visitors through picturesque salt-pan landscapes. In the abandoned Fontanigge area, you can observe birds, salt meadows, and the remains of more than 100 old salt workers’ houses, where salt harvesting was abandoned in the 1960s. In the northern part of Lera, salt is still actively produced, allowing visitors to see traditional techniques in action.
Educational Trails and Museum Exhibits
The park features informational panels and well-maintained walking and cycling paths, making for a pleasant visit. During the season, the Salt-Making Museum and restored salt workers’ houses are open to visitors, showcasing medieval salt-harvesting methods and offering insight into the lives of salt workers.
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