Margherita di Savoia is synonymous of salt.
Indeed, Margherita has the largest salt mine in Italy, and the second one in Europe.
The salt was collected there since the 3rd century AC.
Everytime I drive along the road which goes by the saline, I breath such a reinvigorating air.
In addition, I have on one side the Adriatic sea
with the Gargano on the
horizon.
Then, on the other side the mine salt.
The nature reserve of Salina of Margherita di Savoia has been established in 1977.
The wetland hosts a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Specifically, it hosts a broad number of birds, among them there is the greater flamingo, which nests on permanent basis within the Saline.
Margherita
was given this name in honour of Queen Margherita of Savoy.
Before it was named Saline di Barletta, due to its proximity to Barletta.
Before it was named Saline di Barletta, due to its proximity to Barletta.
In
Margherita there is a well known health
spa, where there are units for inhalation treatment, mud therapy and much
more.
The most characteristic holy day in Margherita is the one in honour of St. Michael, which is held on the latest Sunday in September.
Once, I was forced to witness the celebration of St. Michael because the road was temporarily closed due to the Procession.
Hundreds of people were heading to the church, which is located beside the Torre di Pietra.
I was amazed by the litany sung by the women, followed by the marching band.
The blue sky, the white bed of salt...
The colours around the Saline are just so picturesque, ideal for those who love to take pictures.
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