Las Salines de la Colonia de Sant Jordi

Parks and Nature | Salines (ses)

Las Salinas de Sa Vall or Colonia de Sant Jordi is the second oldest in the world (fourth century BC.) Since its establishment has been initiated by the Punic merchants. The salt remained the main source of interest to the Romans, Byzantines, Arabs and Christians. These same sources salineras its importance may explain the etymology of the municipality. Their extraction is still done with traditional methods, during the month of agosto.Constituyen a fragile and valuable ecosystem key part protected natural area is Trenc-Salobrar Field.