Gourmet Tour - Salt Museum & Gourmet Dining

OVERVIEW

Gain an understanding of how salt has provided immense wealth to Ibiza for centuries and enjoy a gourmet meal in one of the premier restaurants in Old Town. For a historical perspective of how salt has long been extracted from the ponds at Las Salinas on the island’s southern tip, you will browse the Sant Francesc Interpretation Center. The exhibits depict in fascinating detail how salt was once manually extracted, a time-consuming process that is now mechanized. One of the primary uses for the salt was to preserve fish, especially cod in northern Europe. You will have lunch in front of the sea at Casa Manolo, one of the most loved restaurants by locals and travelers. With the Mediterranean sea touching the shore just a few meters away, and the irresistible aroma of freshly cooked rice, you will experience a meal that is pure pleasure, all served with love, wine and views that steal a sigh. Casa Manolo is an open secret, a place where tradition is served on the plate and the sea is part of the menu. During free time in the surrounding area, you might shop in the fashionable boutiques and see the 16th-century walls built to protect Old Town.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Peruse a museum that depicts the importance of locally sourced salt through the centuries.
• Independently explore Ibiza’s old port, which developed around the salt industry.
• Dine on seafood in one of Ibiza’s finest waterfront restaurants.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.