Key facts
| Area of the salt pans | 170 ha1,2,3 sources differ: 150-172 |
|---|---|
| Flor de sal harvest in 2016 | 60 t3 1 source |
| Declared annual production of flor de sal (2020 interview) | 100 t1 1 source |
| Declared annual production of sea salt (2020 interview) | 10,000 t (up to 12,000)1 1 source |
| Tickets | Purchases are priced by the shop; the rules for visiting the salt pans, their hours and prices were not established at the time of our check. |
| Best time to go | June, July, August, September; morning or evening, avoiding the worst heat |
| Crowds | moderate; on hot days heavy traffic at Es Trenc beach |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 1 source sources differ
Getting there
- The salt pans lie on the road to Es Trenc beach in the municipality of Campos, in the south of the island.
- Parking: Car parks on the road to Es Trenc (paid in season and quickly taken).
- Restrictions: Getting there by car is usually necessary.
Questions and answers
What is the difference between flor de sal and ordinary salt?
It is the thinnest layer of crystals, harvested by hand from the surface of the water, more delicate and crunchier than ordinary sea salt; it is used as a finishing touch at the end of cooking.
How big are the Es Trenc salt pans and how much salt do they yield?
The sources differ on the area (150 to 172 ha). Flor de sal production was about 60 t in 2016 and a declared 100 t a year in 2020, while sea salt is 10-12 thousand tonnes.
When is the flor de sal harvest season?
From June to September, by hand, with the crystals dried in the sun.
What else is worth seeing near the Es Trenc salt pans?
Es Trenc beach right next to the salt pans; before visiting the salt pans themselves, check the entry rules with the operator.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
- Cap de ses Salines 10.2 km
Beaches
- Es Trenc beach 2.5 km
- Caló des Moro 10.3 km
- Cala Llombards 11.4 km
Towns and villages
Festivals and events
- Sa Fira, Santanyí 10.1 km
Related
More in this region: Migjorn: the south
Sources
- amp.majorcadailybulletin.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- majorcadailybulletin.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- mallorcamagazin.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- illesbalears.travel (accessed 2026-10-29)
Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.