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Ibiza’s White Gold
Ibiza’s White Gold
Long before Ibiza became known for its crystal-clear beaches, there was a resource that shaped the island’s destiny: salt.
. For centuries, it was one of the Mediterranean’s most valuable commodities, turning the Salinas into Ibiza’s main economic driving force and earning them the nickname the island’s white gold.
The Phoenicians were the first to make use of this precious resource, followed by the Carthaginians, Romans and Arabs, who continued to exploit the salt flats and export their production to numerous ports across the Mediterranean. Salt was essential for preserving food and played a vital role in the trade networks of the time.
Today, Ses Salines Natural Park is one of Ibiza’s most iconic landscapes. Its lagoons, which change colour throughout the year, are home to extraordinary biodiversity and provide a sanctuary for numerous migratory birds, including flamingos. In addition, this unique environment forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with the meadows of Posidonia oceanica that stretch between Ibiza and Formentera.
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