Salt panning

For centuries, the salt pans in the northern Adriatic Sea area long had a significant impact on the economy of the countries and city-states in this area. They were the subject of political disputes and wars as salt was considered a precious raw material and strategic merchandise due to its usefulness, and was important for the preservation of food and the production of gunpowder. In the past, there were a number of smaller and larger salt pans in the Gulf of Trieste and Istria (e.g. in Milje, Koper, Izola, Lucija), however, today only the Sečovlje and Strunjan salt pans remain. They were not only characterized by political and economic interests, but also by the whims of nature which sometimes made salt production impossible for longer periods, however, sometimes it offered an over-abundance.
In the abundance of different kinds of high-quality salts, Piran salt is one of the most prominent as it is cultivated according to the method of more than 700 years ago. The Sečovlje salt pans are the northernmost still functioning salt pans in the Mediterranean area and one of the few salt pans in the world where salt is produced after several centuries-old processes originating from at least the 14th century. Their speciality is that the salt pan workers cultivate petola at the bottom of the crystallization ponds. This is a biosediment which prevents the sea mud merging with the salt and gives the salt numerous microelements and minerals necessary for the human organism. It is cultivated completely through natural crystallization using their bare hands, and the tools and procedures of their ancestors.

Salt panning distinctively shaped the cultural landscape, i.e. areas that are the work of human hands.

International Womens Day Promotion

4. 3. 2024
From 4 to 10 March, as part of our International Women's Day promotion, we are offering a 20% discount on all our scrubs and on 240-minute Thalasso Spa Lepa Vida gift vouchers when you buy at least two gift vouchers. The promotion is valid both online and in our stores, for the period mentioned and while stocks last.
International Womens Day Promotion

The 8th of March is a day to celebrate the extraordinary strength and potential of women around the world. That's why the salt-pan team have organised a promotion during the week of 4-10 March, as small tokens of appreciation are a very fitting way to say thank you. During this time, we are offering a 20% promotional discount on all salt body peelings and admission to the Thalasso Spa Lepa Vida. Let the soothing sensation of spa relaxation at home or in the salt pans rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.

The use of salt scrubs in springtime is very beneficial for the skin. In winter, the skin is more prone to drying out, which leads to the accumulation of dead skin cells. With the arrival of milder weather, salt scrubs help to rejuvenate and refresh the skin in a variety of ways. Sea salt is not only an excellent abrasive, but also a treasure trove of minerals that further nourish and detoxify our skin.

We offer a wide range of salt body peelings, characterised by a gentle creamy composition. Choose between peelings scented with a hint of Mediterranean, with floral notes of rose or lemon verbena. Among our unscented versions, you can find plain salt peeling or versions with aloe vera and olive oil.

Salt exfoliation helps to remove dead skin cells, resulting in a smoother, more radiant complexion. The massaging action of the fine salt crystals stimulates blood circulation and improves the skin's appearance, as the increased blood flow supports its natural renewal processes. By removing dead skin cells, our skin better absorbs moisturising products, which is of utmost importance as we transition from the winter to the spring months. Spring is also the time when the sun's strength gradually increases. The smoother skin achieved by regular exfoliation helps to achieve a more even tan. In any case, it is always essential to use adequate sun protection when exposed to the sun's rays!

Summer is the time we look forward to most at the salt pans, and that is also when our Thalasso Spa Lepa Vida opens. What better way to celebrate summer than with a visit to the thalasso therapy centre in the unspoilt surroundings of the Sečovlje salt pans? This relaxing experience will gently lift the burden of stress, reveal one's inner radiance, and offer a feeling of freshness, strength, and complete satisfaction, helping them to overcome all life's challenges.

We wish all women a happy International Women's Day and wish that the love, respect, and joy you feel on this day will last all year round.

The 20% discount on gift vouchers for admission to Thalasso Spa Lepa Vida is valid for the purchase of at least two gift vouchers for a 240-minute admission. The discount will be calculated at the register.

 

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