La Salina of Cervia it is a unique place. Naturalistic wonder and a combination of history and ancient knowledge. Located in the South Gate of Po Delta Regional Park, covers 827 hectares and since 1979 has been established in Nature reserve of animal population. A jewel about a third of the entire extension of the municipality of Cervia in the province of Ravenna. The Salina di Cervia has over 50 basins and the salt harvest takes place just like in the past, in an artisanal way. Magic, colors and suggestions to get to know another face of the beautiful region ofEmilia Romagna.
Salina di Cervia: between present and past
The first attestations of the salt pan date back to the XNUMXth century AD, but from recent discoveries it can be assumed that it was already present in Roman times. The salt of Cervia binds twice with the history of the city. The toponym Cervia, in fact, could derive from Latin acervus namely cumulation, in reference to the masses of salt. The collection of white gold takes place in the heart of the salt pan and precisely in the basins divided into three tanks (one kilometer long and 453 meters wide). Even today the traditional way of collecting salt is used, but the latter is enriched with the aid of a conveyor belt and a trolley. The 144 salt pans were transformed into a single large saline (industrial collection) and the only surviving saline (multiple collection) called Camillone, it works thanks to the voluntary activity carried out by Salinara Civilization Cultural Group with the production of high quality rooms and garrison Slow food.
Beyond the salt
Inside the Salina di Cervia there is the Visitor Center. A building obtained from an old slaughterhouse and one of the most important observatories for the study and census of migration along the Adriatic coast. From the center it is possible to book a guided tour with a path that winds through various themes. The history and production of salt e guided tours and excursions on foot and by electric boat. Furthermore, the Salina di Cervia has been recognized by the Ramsar Convention as Wetland of international importance.
Its landscape and naturalistic value is unmatched. The Salina di Cervia has almost 100 species of birds. Among all it is possible to find the waders, the ardeidae, the laridae, and the anatidae. And the genre that will make you dream most of all? THE flamingos! In addition to the birds, do not miss thebrine shrimp, a small crustacean up to 15 mm long and very important for the production of salt. Artemia, in fact, feeds on algae and debris. The Salina di Cervia is a wonder to live, to visit and to love. Sunrise and sunset offer colors and shades never seen before.
Info
Cervia is located in Emilia Romagna, 20 km south of Ravenna.
It is not possible to access the Salina di Cervia independently, but only with authorized guides.
For visits, excursions or educational initiatives:
Salina Visitor Center Via Bova 61, Cervia
Tel. 0544 973040
Fax 0544 974548
[email protected]
www.atlantis.net/salinadicervia
For the production plant:
Salina Park
Via Salara 6, Cervia
Tel. 0544 971765
Fax 0544 978016
www.salinadicervia.it
www.stanzadelsale.com
[email protected]
