History

The Salinas de Sa Vall are the second oldest in the world (4th century BC) since their exploitation was started by Punic merchants followed by Romans, Byzantines, Arabs and Christians.

Its location on an old lagoon separated from the sea by the Estanys beach and a string of unconsolidated sand dunes that act as a permeable barrier, allowed the communication of seawater in the ponds). Salt has traditionally been a product in great demand by societies throughout history, since, in addition to its nutritional use, it was also traditionally used as a food preservative.

These two reasons, that is, the demand for salt and the conditions of the terrain, have led to the s'Avall salt pans being exploited since time immemorial. The link between this salt mine exploitation and the Punic settlement on the islet of Na Guardis from the 4th century BC, confirms that they are the oldest salt mines on the island and that the rest of the island's salt mines are exploited.

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With a soft sea breeze, low humidity and abundant sun, they create ideal conditions for the natural evaporation of water. Thanks to these conditions, in addition to the application of traditional techniques, some very valuable salt crystals are harvested.