Salt Pans Festival

Not many people have tried a traditional way to make salt, so if you’re interested in this process, you should not miss Salt Pans Festival taking place at two scenic yet separate locations. Visitors to the Seovlje Salt Pans National Park can enjoy a unique first-hand experience by witnessing the traditional craft of salt production. You can then stroll through the salt fair, sample local foods, and watch the festivities that take place during the festival in Piran, a small but picturesque town on the Slovenian coast. It is held in Tartini Square, another event of the festival is held in the nearby Natural Park of Sečovlje, which stores salt pans that are still operational.

Salt Pans Festival was developed in an attempt to preserve and promote the art of salt production, which was once the primary source of revenue for many residents. Therefore, you may get a closer look at the secrets and curiosities of the exclusive art of salt-making, which dates back over 700 years.

When: April

Where: Piran, Slovenia