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.

Special offer in Thalasso SPA Lepa Vida

17. 5. 2018
Visit one of our Piranske soline shops and take advantage of the special offer. Invite your loved ones to Thalasso SPA Lepa Vida. 1 person pays, 2 persons relax!
Special offer in Thalasso SPA Lepa Vida

With the purchase of Lepa Vida products* in the amount of 20 EUR in one of our  Piranske soline shops between 15.5.-30.6.2018  the client gets the possibilty to purcahse a coupon fora 2 hour entrance for 2 persons to the Thalasso SPA Lepa Vida at the price for  1 person (regular price 40 EUR, promotional price 20 EUR). The purchase of the coupon is possible in one of Piranske soline shops until 30.6.2018 with the presentation of a valid invoice (issued between 15.5. – 30.6.2018 and containing Lepa Vida products in the amount of 20 EUR). The coupon can be used from 20.5. – 31.7.2018**. The coupon must be used contemporary by 2 persons.  After the 31.7.2018 the coupons will be no longer valid.

*The promotion is valid also on Lepa Vida products on sale.

**Lepa Vida Thalasso Spa is an open-air spa, therefore its operation depends on the weather conditions. The seasonal opening of the SPA is subject to weather conditions. Due to the limited number of guests that can be accepted at a time, we recommend that you book in advance by telephone: +386 (0)5 672 13 60 or e-mail #EM#6c647262726c6266487a656765636b216378#EM#.

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