The tradition of salt in Lanzarote: inheritance from the sea
The white gold of Lanzarote
Before tourism transformed the island, the sea was the center of all its life. It not only provided food, but also an essential resource: salt.
In Lanzarote, the salt pans became a masterpiece of balance between nature and human craft. The best known, such as those of Janubio or El Golfo, still shine under the Atlantic sun as witnesses to the ingenuity of entire generations.
Salt production was not only an economic task: it was part of the island's identity. And, like fishing or sailing, it was done by looking at the sea and respecting its rhythm.
Whether aboard a private charter from Playa Blanca, participating in a classic sailing trip or exploring the south coast under sail, Lanzarote is a paradise for sea lovers.
An art born of the sun, the wind and the ocean
The traditional salt-making technique takes advantage of the natural evaporation of sea water.
During the warmer months, the wind and the sun work together to leave behind crystals of pure salt, which the salt workers patiently collect.
Each white mountain that accumulates in the pits is the fruit of slow, almost ritual work, passed down from father to son. The evenings are perfect for sunset charters, with a constant breeze and the sun falling over the Atlantic horizon.
A living landscape
The salt flats are not only a testimony of history, but also a cultural landscape of unique beauty.
The contrast of the white salt with the black volcanic stone creates one of the most impressive sailing scenarios in Lanzarote, visible even from the sea in some crossings.
Many visitors choose this time of the year precisely to escape the European cold and experience Lanzarote's sea in its most serene version.
The connection between salt and navigation
For centuries, salt was essential to preserve the fish that supplied the island and the ships that sailed to other lands.
The sailors who departed from Playa Blanca took salt with them as an indispensable treasure to survive long voyages.
Thus, salt and the sea were forever united in the Lanzarote culture: two different ways of understanding life, but born from the same horizon.
From here depart private charters, excursions and sailing experiences that allow you to discover hidden coves, anchor in turquoise waters and enjoy lunch on board with local products.
Tradition and sustainability: an enduring legacy
Today, the artisanal salt mines continue their production in harmony with nature.
Visiting these places is much more than seeing an ancient process: it is to understand the soul of the island.
In the same way, sailing in a traditional sailboat -like the experiences of Lanzarote Traditional Sailing-is to relive that respect for the sea and its heritage.
Both traditions, salt and sailing, share the same value: patience and the wisdom of slow time.
Experience Lanzarote from the sea and from the land
Those who are looking for something more than a simple boat trip in Playa Blanca will find in this island a living history in every corner: in its waters, in its wind and in its salt.
Embark on an experience that unites traditional navigation and the salt culture of Lanzarote.