Landmark· Pelješac (Ston, Mali Ston)· Croatia — Dalmatia

Ston Salt Pans (Solana Ston)

42° 49.9′ N · 17° 41.7′ E

The salt works beside Ston, among the oldest in Europe and still worked by hand in the old way. They were the source of much of Dubrovnik's wealth, which is why the walls were built.

Practical

Coordinate is the salt pans (OSM). Next to the town, a few minutes' walk from Ston harbour. Shop selling Ston salt by the entrance. The harvest is in late summer, with a salt festival in late August.

Best for

Seeing how Dubrovnik grew rich

Season

Year-round; harvest late summer

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