Visitor Center Salinas de Janubio, Salt production facility in Yaiza, Spain.
Visitor Center Salinas de Janubio is a salt production facility where seawater moves through a series of connected shallow ponds to evaporate naturally and form crystals. The site features hundreds of rectangular basins arranged in geometric patterns across a large coastal area.
Volcanic eruptions between 1730 and 1736 reshaped the coastline and created an enclosed lagoon that became ideal for salt extraction. Operations began in the late 1800s and gradually grew into the extensive site visible today.
The salt works remain deeply connected to local life, representing the way people have earned their living from the sea through labor and skill passed down through generations.
Visiting in the morning offers the best light for photography and fewer crowds, with the geometric patterns of the ponds especially clear at this time. Wear sturdy shoes as the walking paths around the site can be uneven and sandy.
The site serves as a critical refuge for migratory birds crossing between Africa and Europe, with thousands stopping here to feed and rest during their journeys. This ecological importance often surprises visitors who expect only salt production.
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