Places
Park·Easy·Family·Popular
Riserva Naturale Saline di Trapani e Paceco
Sicily
The Saline di Trapani e Paceco have produced sea salt by traditional wind-and-sun evaporation since medieval times, and the old windmills still stand among the geometric pans. The shallow, mineral-rich water now attracts large numbers of flamingos, especially in winter, alongside avocets and black-winged stilts. Evening light turns the pans pink and gold, a favourite time for photographers.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+5 m
Best season
October – April for flamingos
Highlights
- Traditional salt pans with historic windmills
- Wintering flamingo flocks
- Pink evening light over the pans
With your dog
Flat paths between salt pans; dogs on leash near nesting flamingos.
