city: Spain

Entrance to Salinas d’es Trenc

They've been making salt for centuries in Majorca, so there's no denying the historical importance of Salinas d'es Trenc – the island's vast salt flats. This tour and tasting session introduces you to over 2000-years of salt production before a chance to sample several flavoured varieties used by top chefs worldwide.Wandering the miles of cotton-white salt flats, your guide will fill you in on facts about this all-important resource before a chance to try some for yourself. Alongside regular sea salt, their flavoured varieties include black olive, curry, and even hibiscus. So highly coveted is Salinas d'es Trenc's Flor de Sal, it's used by gourmet chefs across Europe.What's more, the area is also a protected nature reserve. Keep your eyes peeled for rare plants, birds and wildlife that live here – particularly the pink flamingos.