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Salt Pans of Castro Marim

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Salt Pans of Castro Marim

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Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António

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  • Location: Castro Marim, Algarve, Portugal

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    February 16, 2022

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    In March there were countless flamingos passing through, which we were able to observe here in the shallow water🤩🥰
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    July 18, 2025

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    Castro Marim is known as the "salt capital" of the Algarve. Even the Romans valued the salt from here.
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    March 8, 2019

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    In the salt marshes of Castro Marim, sea salt is still traditionally extracted.
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    Hiking loop from Vila Real de Santo António

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    Location: Castro Marim, Algarve, Portugal

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