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Salina Nature Reserve

North  >  Malta

Salina Nature Reserve is a protected area forming part of the Natura 2000 network and also a Special Area of Conservation, managed by BirdLife Malta.

Ajouté* par Nathaniel Attard
Dernière actualisation 30 décembre 2023

Description

This is a 16th Century salt pans network built by the Knights of St John. Now it houses a new visitors' centre with information about the history, salt making and nature. Special attention has been taken to make this site interesting and educational for children.

The area is composed mainly of salt pans, together with a small saltmarsh, a garrigue area and a small woodland. It is mostly renowned as the best area on the island to view many different species of gulls such as Goéland leucophée, Mouette mélanocéphale and Mouette rieuse. Other common birds to see include the Aigrette garzette and the Chevalier guignette.

Détails

Accès

The reserve is located on the Coast Road, and the best way to reach it is by car or by bus. Accessible from bus stops ‘Għasfur’ and ‘Salini’ on the routes 49, 212, 222, 225, N11, N212, X1 and X1B. There is ample parking space close by. The site can be easily explored on foot.

Terrain et Habitat

Forêt , Zone humide , Steppe , Roselière , Mer/océan

Conditions

Plat

Boucle

Oui

Avez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?

Oui

Saison idéale pour observer

Hiver , Printemps , Automne

Meilleure période pour une visite

Hiver , Migration printanière , Migration automnale

Itinéraire

Route non pavée , Sentier étroit

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

A pied , Fauteuil roulant

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

Informations supplémentaires

Salina is open for visits on all days. Visitors may walk through part of the park freely Monday to Sunday (April to September 7am-8pm, October to March 7am-6pm). Entrance to the reserve is free of charge but donations are welcome.

Visitors who wish to learn more about the Park may visit from Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm and on Sundays between 10am and 4pm when the Visitors’ Reception Centre will be open (excluding public holidays). On most times, staff may be able to assist visitors and answer any questions.

For more info visit our website below or call +356 2143 3265.

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