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Ibiza's
Salinas.
Natural
Park
and History |
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Since 1995
the area, which expands on about 28.38 km² of land and over 130.00
km² marine,
is part of the “Reserva Natural de Ses Salines”, which in
2001 was declared a
Natural Park due to the great richness and biodiversity of its
ecosystem. More
than 200 bird species have been recorded, including vibrantly colored
flamingos
who reside in the park throughout the year.
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The sea
salt is primarily composed
of sodium chloride.
However, as it is not refined in any way, it contains traces of
calcium,
iodine, magnesium and potassium. The result is superior flavor and a
gourmet
salt par excellence.
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The
interest of the Carthaginians and Romans in the Ibizan Salinas was
great; the
Carthaginians supplied vast areas of North Africa with salt from Ibiza.
For centuries,
the export of salt was the main source of income for the island, which
made the
Salinas from Ibiza one of the most important Salinas of the
Mediterranean Sea. Unsurprisingly,
it soon earned the titles of “the world’s salt
cellar” and “the salt island”. |
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