Today, I would like to tell you that on July 4, I could see, in the program "Andalucía Directo", a very interesting report about a salt mine, which is in Isla Cristina (Huelva, Costa de la Luz, Southwest of Spain). The salt mine is called "Flor de Sal Salinas of Isla Cristina Biomaris".
Aerial view of the salina Flor de sal Biomaris
Formerly, there were 27 salt mines, in the province of Huelva; but, now, only this one remains. It belonged to a German company, which marketed cosmetic products. Then a man bought it, who only sold fat salt. And 15 years ago, his daughter (Manuela) took it, to create the company "Flor de Sal Salinas of Isla Cristina Biomaris", which sells Flor de sal (Salt flower), Escamas de sal (Scales salt), Sal marina de grano gordo (Fat grain sea salt), and Aceite de magnesio (Magnesium oil). But, in addition, it has pools with magnesium oil and also offer massages with that oil. All this is done in an artisanal way, as in the time of the Romans.
The Salina formerly
The company
The salina Flor de sal
The entrance to the Salina
The owner Manuela Gomez Santana
Manuela with the salt store on the background
Small jar of Salt Flower
Big jar of Salt Flower
Special salt flower for salads, meat and fish
Special salt flower for rice
Small jar of Scales salt
Big jar of Scales salt
Fat grain sea salt
Magnesium oil
The pool with Magnesium oil
Another pool with Magnesium oil
Roman salazon piles of the 4th century
Manuela's father taught her the trade of salt mine. Then, she started to market the Flor de sal –because she knew a sir, who taught her how to get de Flor de salt, in Seville--. The Flower of salt is that layer, on the surface of the water --but it does not touch the water--; it is like the cream of the milk, which is formed, when it is cooled, on top of the coffee. It is very difficult to collect. Its existence depends on weather.
Salina Biomaris Flor de sal
Picking the Flor de sal on another pool
Piles or pits of crystallization
Small pools with Flor de sal
Picking Flor de sal
Picking the Flower of salt
Another way to pick the salt
The Flower of salt is marketed in Germany, the Netherlands and France. In Biomaris, they mix the flower of salt with spices --like rosemary, for example-- because many customers ask for it.
You can buy some products by phone. This is the telephone number: 610 08 59 90.
Manuela shows you several products
And if you want to visit the salt mine, you can go, from Monday to Friday: from 9:30 to 14:00h and from 17:00 to 21:00h. And Saturday: from 10:00 to 14:00h.Adress: Carretera Pozo del Camino, Km 4. Isla Cristina (Huelva. South western Spain).
A visit to the salt mine
You can buy Magnesium Oil --in case you can not go to the Biomaris pool, although it should be the best, because they would give you some massages with that oil there--. Magnesium oil is a liquid of Magnesium chloride, produced naturally, there in the salt mine of Biomaris. The qualifier "oil" is for the oily sensation, which leaves on the skin.
Magnesium oil can be sprayed on the skin, avoiding the mucous membranes and it is better to apply it on the upper parts of the feet, behind the knees and in the armpits, for a rapid distribution throughout the body, through the lymphatic system. The absorption increases if you massage on the skin.
The most known benefits of magnesium are its properties as a muscle relaxant, to relieve: arthritis, arthritis, psoriasis, warts, fibromyalgia, hair loss and coadjuvant in the absorption of calcium. Magnesium is a vital mineral to keep us healthy and is essential for the functioning of our organism.
It also participates in the duplication of DNA and in the transmission of nerve impulses, regulates blood sugar levels, intervenes in the relaxation and contraction of muscles preventing cramps, contractures, vertigo, dizziness or fatigue, favours the absorption and metabolism of other minerals and helps regulate body temperature in addition to maintaining healthy bones, joints, cartilage and teeth.
In the Marismas Natural Area of Isla Cristina, located at the mouth of the Rio Carreras, the birds are protected. The marshes in general are humid areas, low and marshy lands that are flooded by the waters of the sea, during high tide.
The protected birds
Well, I hope that you will like this article and hope that you will visit this salt mine.
Until my next post, kind regards,
Luis.
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