In the Ria Formosa, Salinas do Grelha preserve the tradition of sea salt production. Located in Olhão, within the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the salt pans continue to follow a centuries-old rhythm — shaped by sun, wind, and water, just as they have for generations.
Duration
1h
Price
30€/pax (4-10 pax) | Bath: 7€
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, Czech
Group size
4-20
What makes this visit unique
A double experience: explore traditional salt pans, then float effortlessly in a Dead Sea–style lagoon.
Sea salt rich in over 80 minerals.
Summer night baths under open skies, with soft lighting and music.
What you'll discover
- Welcome and introduction to the history of the salt pans
- Guided walk through the salinas
- Birdwatching in the Ria Formosa — flamingos
- herons and migratory species
- Float in a salt-saturated lagoon