2024

KALALA SALT MINES

Visit industry

Their exploitation has always been the same for an eternity. Excavations are dug in the salifère tablecloth. By evaporation, the salt cristallise on the surface, the crust is then broken and deposited on the bottom. The crystals are then placed in moulds to form either conical or kantou breads, or circular and flat breads. The visit of salines may sometimes be subject to haggling on its price, owners do not always understand the resource of long-term tourism and exaggerate prices, then discouraging the visitor. We must persevere and explain the need to know, do not hesitate to ask for a demonstration of the manufacture of bread, to avoid the passive visit and to justify the payment of a right of scrutiny. People must learn to "sell" their know-how and organize local tourism, but this must be done with the help of tourists.

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