If you are looking for a spectacular landscape in the southern area of Mallorca, we have a suggestion for you: the Salinas d’Es Trenc combine history, tradition, and nature, creating a unique and very special place where you can feel like you are in a different world. The birds that inhabit these salt flats offer an entertaining spectacle, while the unexpected colors give the landscape a magical aura.
In this article, we are going to tell you everything you want to know about the Salinas d’Es Trenc, we are going to tell you how to get to this beautiful corner of the island, and we are going to give you some tips and recommendations to make the most of this place of great importance. Join us and discover one more reason to visit Mallorca.
What are the Salinas d’Es Trenc and where are they located?
The Salinas d’Es Trenc are part of an age-old system that includes evaporation ponds for salt formation, which function through the use of seawater, wind, and sun, that is, in the most traditional way possible. These are very old natural ponds that we can find in the southern area of Mallorca, more specifically in the Es Trenc-Salobrar de Campos Maritime-Terrestrial Natural Park, in the municipality of Campos.
There are theories that place the origin of these salt flats in the time of the Phoenicians and Romans, although in the 1950s, modernization works were carried out to increase the yield and production conditions, thanks to the founding of Salinas de Levante. Today, many tourists visit this place to obtain incredible photographs and to feel the tranquility it provides.
How to get to the Salinas d'Es Trenc
If we start our journey in the capital, Palma, we will have a trip of about 45 minutes by car ahead of us. You must take the MA-19 towards Campos and you will start to see signs from Ses Covetes, so you can’t miss it. There is more good news: there is parking in the area of the salt flats, although it can fill up in the summer months, as it is one of the most interesting and original points in Mallorca. You also have the option of traveling to the Salinas d’Es Trenc by public transport, especially during the summer months, but you will have to go to one of the nearby beaches and then walk or travel by bike or taxi.
What to see and do during the visit
The best thing you can do in the Salinas d’Es Trenc is to appreciate its beauty, its colors, its white and pink sheets of water, in short, the magnificent landscape of this natural reserve. You can visit the factory and learn more about the entire process, including the evaporation of water and the crystallization of salt. The different ponds serve different purposes in this fascinating process. Another special attraction of the region is its fauna, made up of herons, flamingos, and many other birds that consider the salt flats a perfect habitat.
It is possible to take guided tours to learn everything there is to know and to access restricted areas, and you can also taste the fleur de sel, with its delicate and unique flavor. Before or after your visit to the Salinas d’Es Trenc, you may want to visit the beach of Es Trenc, a beautiful and perfect place to rest and enjoy, or try the Mallorcan gastronomy in Santanyí, one of the most beautiful towns on the island, which is located about 15 minutes by car from the salt flats.
Ecological and cultural importance
This place is very important for the island, combining history, tradition, and culture. In addition, it is a natural reserve, and therefore must be preserved for its scenic and rural interest. The natural park where it is located has more than 3700 hectares of dunes, wetlands, meadows, forests, and salt flats. The Flor de Sal d’Es Trenc, a product that can only be obtained here, is one of the best condiments you can use in the kitchen, being artisanal, ecological, and certified. It is collected manually and helps to maintain the sustainability of the island. Finally, keeping the Salinas d’Es Trenc alive is helping to keep alive the old trade of salt worker, a figure much loved by the region.
Practical recommendations
Now we want to give you some tips and recommendations so that you can enjoy the Salinas d’Es Trenc in the best way:
- Book your visit in advance, especially if you are going to visit Mallorca in the summer months;
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, so you can explore the entire surroundings of the salt flats;
- Use sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to avoid sunburn;
- Book your accommodation several months before your trip, so you can choose from more options and guarantee lower prices;
- You must not manipulate or remove salt from the salt flats. This is an important product and is part of an ecosystem that we must respect.
- Do not disturb the fauna that lives in the salt flats and do not leave garbage after your visit!
A unique landscape to visit on your trip to Mallorca
If you want a different plan for your next trip to Mallorca, the Salinas d’Es Trenc are a fantastic option. We already know that the beaches and coves of Mallorca are spectacular; the gastronomy with local ingredients is a delight; the Tramuntana and its charming villages are unmissable; but this is something else… This is a different, unique landscape that does not usually come in the lists of best places to visit in Mallorca.
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