4800 x 2700 px | 40,6 x 22,9 cm | 16 x 9 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
5 septembre 2014
Informations supplémentaires:
Xwenji Salt. Sea salt production has a long history on the island of Gozo. The rock cut salt pans protruding into the sea have their origin from the times of the Romans who converted the unsorted pans into square constructions and furnished them with an irrigation system. Today, a number of families in Gozo still use the natural way of salt production to produce this commodity. The salt pans are filled with salt water. When the water is evaporated in the bowls the film of salt is harvested. Salt production takes place between May and September. {Info source: Ministry for Gozo} On the north coast of Gozo, just past Qbajjar Bay west of Marsalforn, the coast is characterised by a chequerboard of rock-cut saltpans protruding into the sea. These 350-year-old salt pans, which stretch about 3km along the coast, are more than just scenic. They are part of the centuries-old Gozitan tradition of Sea-Salt production that has been passed down within certain families for many generations. During the summer months, locals can still be seen scraping up the crystals of salt. Once collected, the salt is stored and processed in the caves that have been carved into the coastal rock. )Info source: http://www.visitgozo.com}
