The salt pans of Cervia

Cervia is a very famous seaside resort in Italy, in the province of Ravenna, and the natural reserve of the Cervia Salt Pans is little known but very fascinating. To visit the saltworks, you can ask for a guided tour to discover the secrets and beauties of this particularly suggestive place, and you can also take a boat ride on the canals. The peculiarity of the park, however, is undoubtedly the most beautiful and interesting species you can see, the pink flamingo. It is a proud and delicate animal, very peculiar, that can be photographed at sunset, when the expanse of water in front of you suddenly turns pink, creating incredible shades and landscapes.

What to see at the Salina di Cervia

The famous Cervia salt is still produced in this salt pan, a precious product consumed throughout Italy and the world. Cervia was an ancient fishing village in the province of Ravenna and its history is linked to the production of salt, which is still proudly marketed today. The sweet salt of Cervia is an integral salt, lacking the elements that make the taste of salt bitter.

The Salina di Cervia, located in the southern part of Po Delta Park, is not only a salt factory but also an environment of high naturalistic interest, as well as a place of scenic charm and extraordinary beauty and charm. In this place, you can see how the salt harvesting is done as in the past and you can go on guided tours, suitable for families with children, to discover the surrounding fauna and nature. In addition, always accompanied by a guide, it will be possible to go on bike or boat tours, for the more passionate, and have the opportunity to go birdwatching and admire the surrounding wildlife.

In addition to the flamingos, it is possible to see the nests of other migratory birds on the banks, such as the avocet and the Italian knight. At the end of the visit to the Salt Pans of Cervia, it is possible to learn more about the economic and social aspects of salt production by visiting the salt warehouses and the MUSA, the Salt Museum. This park will allow you to photograph a truly unique and unforgettable landscape.