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The reserve is the biggest wetland on Slovenian coastline. In the northern part of the reserve called Lera, people harvest salt using a 700 year old method – they use wooden tools and look after the so-called petola, the base of the salt pans that functions as a bio filter. That ensures that the salt doesn’t mix with silt from the sea, and allows it to remain white and clean. The quality of the salt and salt flower, a very thin, topmost layer in the ponds is famous and cherished all over the world. Meanwhile, the abandoned southern part of the reserve called Fontanigge features many unique sights – birds, vast fields of halophytes and over 100 abandoned and demolished buildings that were once used by workers in the salt industry, which contribute to the charm of the Sečovlje salt pans. The reserve became a habitat for various animals and plants.

The saltpans are interesting in all seasons.

On the most beautiful, but at the same time most diverse part of Slovenian coast, from the Piran Punta to Strunjan. Paddle boarding on the beach in front of Hotel Piran will refresh and prepare us for the first paddle strokes. We will admire the town's historic centre from the sea and experience a real postcard view. Just behind the Piran Punta we will admire the view of the marvellous Piran town wall. Under us, there will be clear water with diverse flora and fauna. With a little bit of luck, we will be able to see a group of divers taking their diving course.