Salinas of the English Port, Protected salt flats in Porto Inglês, Cape Verde
The salt flats extend over 5.34 square kilometers along the southwestern coast of Maio Island, featuring shallow saline pools and crystalline formations.
The salt production site gained international recognition in 2013 when it received designation as a protected Ramsar wetland for its ecological importance.
Local women maintain traditional salt extraction methods, supplying essential ingredients for the production of Maio's regional cheese and meat preservation.
The Interpretation Center offers guided tours explaining salt production processes, bird watching opportunities, and educational programs about wetland conservation.
The salt flats support fifty percent of Cape Verde's Kentish plover population, with numbers ranging between 150 to 300 individual birds.
Location: Maio
Inception: July 3, 2013
GPS coordinates: 15.15400,-23.22500
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:45
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