The Samouco Salt Pans, located near Alcochete, are a natural treasure teeming with biodiversity and history. This unique ecosystem is essential for the preservation of several migratory bird species, such as the iconic flamingos, which visit the salt pans during their migration. The salt pans also play a crucial role in salt production, a traditional art dating back to Roman times.

Palácio dos Pinheirinhos, Complexo das Salinas do Samouco 2890-532 Alcochete

GPS Coordinates: 38°44'39.41"N; 8°58'50.80"W

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Monday to Sunday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exceptions on Saturdays and Sundays:

From October to February, the salt pans are closed for lunch from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.

From March to September it opens 10:00-19:00 and is closed for lunch 13:30-14:30.

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Elevation 60 m

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