Xwejni Salt Pans, Salt evaporation pond in Iż-Żebbuġ, Malta.
The Xwejni Salt Pans stretch along the northern coast of Gozo, featuring rectangular rock-cut pools carved into limestone that extend toward the Mediterranean Sea.
Salt production at Xwejni dates back to Phoenician times, with notable developments during Roman occupation and continuous operation by local families since the 1860s.
Local families maintain the traditional process of transferring seawater into larger feeding pools, allowing natural evaporation to create salt crystals for harvest.
The salt harvesting process occurs between May and September, when visitors can observe workers collecting crystals using traditional tools and methods.
The harvested salt is stored in caves carved into coastal rocks, where it is dried and packaged before being sold in local shops.
Location: Iż-Żebbuġ
Address: Triq ix-Xwejni
Opening Hours: 24/7
GPS coordinates: 36.07926,14.24198
Latest update: March 16, 2025 18:18
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