Salinas de Janubio, Salt evaporation ponds in Yaiza, Lanzarote, Spain.
These salt flats cover 168 hectares on Lanzarote's southwestern coast, featuring shallow rectangular basins where seawater evaporates naturally under intense sunlight and trade winds.
Salt production at this site began during the 19th century when local communities developed traditional harvesting methods that have remained largely unchanged through generations.
The salt flats represent centuries of artisanal craftsmanship, with workers still using manual tools like rakes and wheelbarrows to collect pure sea salt crystals.
Guided tours lasting approximately 90 minutes are available, with parking facilities and designated viewpoints for visitors to observe the salt production process safely.
Natural lava barriers from Timanfaya volcanic eruptions filter the seawater, preventing microplastics contamination and ensuring the exceptional purity of the harvested salt.
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