Saline di Margherita di Savoia, State nature reserve near Gulf of Manfredonia, Italy
The salt ponds stretch for 20 kilometers along the Adriatic coast and extend 5 kilometers inland, forming Europe's largest salt production facility.
The salt extraction in this area dates back to the third century BC, and in 1879 the site was renamed to honor Queen Margherita of Italy.
The Salt Museum, housed in an old salt warehouse next to a 16th-century tower, displays industrial artifacts documenting the evolution of salt production.
Visitors can explore the reserve through guided tours, bird watching sessions, and bicycle rides along designated paths within the protected area.
The salt pans create specific conditions for pink flamingos, establishing one of the largest breeding populations of these birds in Europe.
Location: Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani
Location: Province of Foggia
Inception: 1977
GPS coordinates: 41.38625,16.10160
Latest update: May 15, 2025 11:32
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