Salinas de Anana. west of Vitoria-Gasteiz. As its name suggests
salt from the hills around washed into the river and collected
in pans since Roman times, has always been the source of the town’s prosperity.
Walled in the middle ages, it was chartered in 1140 by Alfonso VIII. Part of the
salt-pans has been restored as a visitor attraction.
Wikipedia page. (in Spanish)
Source Diputation Foral de Alava
(1999) See and Discover ALAVA:
guide for Visit,Vitoria-
Gasteiz p.
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Photos dmb 2011
Photos dmb 2011
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| New salt interpretation centre |
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