Muelle de la Sal, Historic jetty in Arenal district, Seville, Spain.
Muelle de la Sal is a stone jetty on the Guadalquivir in Seville's Arenal district, built with natural stone and fitted with metal moorings along its length. The structure runs directly along the riverbank and opens up views of the flowing water and the city beyond.
The jetty was built during Seville's period as a major trading port and primarily served to unload salt arriving from the Cadiz salt flats. As regional salt commerce declined over time, the structure lost its central economic purpose.
The jetty takes its name from the salt trade that once defined this waterfront, and today it remains a place where locals and visitors connect with the river's rhythm. People gather here to fish, walk, or simply watch the water pass by, keeping alive a sense of Seville's maritime bond.
The jetty is easily reached on foot from the central Arenal district and can be accessed from multiple points along its length. There are no set opening hours since it is an open public space best visited during daylight hours.
The original metal moorings and anchor rings remain in their original state, showing how vessels were secured here over centuries. These details often go unnoticed but reveal the practical methods used in historical seafaring.
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