Excursions & day trips

Nat Geo Day Tour: Mallorca's Flor de Sal, Unearthing an Island Treasure

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Language: English

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Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours

Entrance Fees Included

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This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Immersive, enriching & sustainable guided day tours

Whether you prefer history, culture, gastronomy, conservation, nature, adventure, or photography these tours are designed to satisfy your curiosity.

Access

Immerse yourself in the destinations and attractions you explore through exclusive access and hands-on experiences based on National Geographic’s existing relationships around the globe.

Knowledge

Discover the world through the lens of National Geographic as National Geographic-trained guides and local experts share their knowledge and passion of the places and locations you visit.

Give back

Experience meaningful explorations with a commitment to sustainable tourism, with all tours meeting the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria and a portion of proceeds dedicated to fund research.

Local immersion

Become inspired to care about the planet and its people by gaining a deeper understanding of the communities and inhabitants of the places you visit through interaction and insights into their daily lives.

Storytelling

Be a part of the story of each destination you visit through the unparalleled content and research from National Geographic you’ll be exposed to, making you reflect on different current realities.

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Once vital economically and culturally, salt's historical significance cannot be understated. Find out the story and processes that bring finest sea salt to your table.
On this exclusive walking tour, you will learn from a National Geographic-trained guide about marine salt, salt harvesting and the example of how human action can preserve valuable ecosystems.
Try your hand at harvesting Flor de Sal crystals in the salt pans, taste the salt and take some salt home with you.
As a haven for nature, the reserve is home to a remarkable variety of birds making it and an ideal place for birdwatching. With the help of your guide, look out for some of the many species of birds that spend time in the salt flats.

What to expect

Approximate itinerary and duration of activities:

· Walking Tour through the salt fields 30 minutes

· Salt harvesting 30 minutes

· Birdwatching 15 minutes

· Salt Tasting 15 minutes

Please note the order of activities may vary at your guide's discretion

Behind the white sand beach of Es Trenc stretches the Protected Area of the Levante Salt Flats. For millennia, precious salt has been harvested here, and today it's a haven for nature enthusiasts and home to over 160 different species of birds. With luck you will be able to spot avocets, stilts, and pink flamingos among many others. Spanning an expansive 150 hectares, the Levante Salt Flats have been designated as a Natural Area of Special Interest.

Three conditions are essential for the purest salt to form – hot sun, sea breeze and low humidity. You will witness the ancient process of salt harvesting as you explore the salt pans on a gentle walking tour, your National Geographic-traned guide providing you with local insight and explaining the history of this ancient Balearic occupation.

Watch the expert Salineros using age-old techniques to gather the finest, Flor de Sal salt crystals, and then have a go at harvesting some yourself.

The tour also spotlights the sustainable nature of the sea salt industry. The production is in total harmony with the ecosystem, in fact many migratory birds rely on the mineral-rich wetlands to restore balance after long flights from overseas.

The delicate nature of salt crystals means hand harvesting is the only workable method, so there is no need for mechanised harvesting. Enjoy landscapes and artisan processes that have remained unchanged for centuries as you soak up the peace and nature of this special place, with a tasting to round off the tour.

What's included

Guide
Walking tour
Guided tour
Local delicacy tasting

What to remember

Bring binoculars for birdwatching
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring insect repellent
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Food and drinks not included
English-speaking guide for all nationalities

Provider

TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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