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Rio Maior Salt Pans

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Rio Maior Salt Pans

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Rio Maior Salt Pans

Recommended by 4 cyclists out of 6

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Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros

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Location: Rio Maior, Santarém, Portugal

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1. Pilgrim's Retreat – Alcanede Castle loop from Rio Maior

80.1km

04:54

720m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Rio Maior Salt Pans – Rio Maior Salt Pans loop from Rio Maior

22.7km

01:32

280m

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3. Rio Maior Salt Pans – Rio Maior Salt Pans loop from Rio Maior

29.2km

02:13

380m

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November 18, 2024

The Rio Maior Salt Pans are located about 3 km from the city center and nestled in a valley at the foot of the Serra dos Candeeiros, in the heart of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park. Classified as a Property of Public Interest since December 1997, these are the only inland salt pans in Portugal, and the only ones fully operational in Europe. The first reference to their existence dates back to 1177, but it is thought that rock salt mining has been practiced since prehistoric times.

Surrounded by vineyards and farmland, they are considered a natural wonder, as the ocean is 30 km away. The salt is a vestige of the sea's presence in ancient times. The water, about seven times saltier than seawater, comes from a well after passing through a rock salt deposit.

Visit the Salinas Tourist Office for information, maps, and guided tours.
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Latitude +39° 21' 52.57, Longitude -8° 56' 40.62

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Location: Rio Maior, Santarém, Portugal

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