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Antica Salina Camillone

The old Camillone saltworks is the last of the 144 production saltworks active until 1959, when the production system became industrial and the saltworks were united in large evaporation and collection tanks. Today the Camillone saltworks remains as the last original saltworks, a...

Antica Salina Camillone — Castiglione di Cervia, Italy.

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The old Camillone saltworks is the last of the 144 production saltworks active until 1959, when the production system became industrial and the saltworks were united in large evaporation and collection tanks. Today the Camillone saltworks remains as the last original saltworks, an integral part of the Salt Museum and is used for demonstrative purposes to show the hard work of the salt miners.The saltworks can produce from 500 to 2000 quintals of salt per season.It is possible to visit the saltworks at different times of the day, the visitor centre organises various outings, whether for a day trip, on foot, by boat or by bicycle. Among the most suggestive excursions we recommend: Sunset in Salina and Salina Under the Stars, both of them will take you through the salt pans in a boat, to reach the farthest tanks and if you are lucky you will be able to see the flamingos.

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During the visit to the salt pan, the salt workers also provide information about Cervia's salt, a "sweet" salt, also known as "white gold", due to the absence of bitter salts, which, due to the climate and the method of harvesting, cannot be deposited. Since 2004, the salt from the Camillone saltworks has been a Slow Food Presidium.

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Antica Salina Camillone is the last remaining original saltworks out of 144 that operated until 1959, making it a unique historical site. Today it functions as part of the Salt Museum and demonstrates traditional salt mining methods, while still producing between 500 to 2000 quintals of salt per season.
The visitor centre offers various excursions including day trips, walking tours, boat rides, and bicycle tours through the salt pans. Two particularly popular experiences are 'Sunset in Salina' and 'Salina Under the Stars,' both boat tours that take visitors to the farthest tanks where you may spot flamingos.
Cervia salt is known as 'white gold' because it is naturally sweet and free from bitter salts, which cannot be deposited due to the local climate and traditional harvesting methods. Since 2004, the salt produced at Camillone saltworks has been recognized as a Slow Food Presidium, confirming its exceptional quality and heritage value.
Visitors can explore the saltworks at different times throughout the day, but the sunset tour 'Sunset in Salina' is particularly suggestive for experiencing the salt pans' natural beauty. For wildlife enthusiasts, the 'Salina Under the Stars' evening tour offers excellent opportunities to see flamingos and enjoy the nighttime atmosphere.
Salt workers at Camillone provide detailed information about the traditional salt mining methods and the unique properties of Cervia salt, including why it's considered 'sweet' and why it earned its Slow Food Presidium status. The site demonstrates the hard work historically involved in salt production and preserves this important aspect of local heritage.

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