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The salt pans between Trapani and Marsala are among the most fascinating landscapes in Sicily.
Here, time seems to stand still: pink water pools, windmills, and white salt piles tell the story of an ancient and timeless tradition.
Here’s everything you need to know to visit them in 2025.

How to Get to the Salt Pans

By car:

• From Trapani – about 10 minutes
• From Marsala – about 15 minutes
• From Palermo – about 1 hour and 30 minutes of scenic driving

With organized tours:
Daily departures available from Sciacca.
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What to See at the Salt Pans

Windmills
Icons of the landscape — once used to pump seawater and grind salt, today they’re the perfect backdrop for sunset photos.

Salt Museum
A small but fascinating museum that tells the thousand-year-old story of salt production. Guided tours available.

Salt Pans and Traditional Harvest
In summer, you can watch workers collecting salt the old-fashioned way — with shovels, wheelbarrows, and hard work under the sun.

WWF Nature Reserve
A peaceful oasis and home to pink flamingos, herons, black-winged stilts, and many other species — a paradise for nature lovers and birdwatchers.

Sunset over the Salt Pans
One of the most stunning sunsets in all of Sicily. The reflection of the golden light on the pink water, with windmills silhouetted in the distance, creates an unforgettable scene.

Best Time to Visit

• Spring and autumn: Ideal weather and vivid colors.
• Summer: Salt-harvesting season — a unique and authentic experience.
• All year round: Great for photography, walks, and cultural visits even in low season.

📌 Tip: Stay until sunset to enjoy the most magical moment of the day.

What to Bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Sunglasses and a hat
• Binoculars for birdwatching
• Smartphone or camera for amazing photos

📌 Discover the Salt Pans with Explorer Sicily

✅ Daily tours from Sciacca
✅ Option to combine with Segesta and Erice
✅ Private bus transfers with driver

📞 Contact us for info and bookings:
🌐 www.explorersicily.com
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