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Ston Oysters & Ancient Salt
Rake salt by hand at dawn in 4,000-year-old salt pans, then eat Mali Ston oysters on the bay.
- Full day
- from Dubrovnik
- Oysters year-round; salt harvest July to September
- Up to 8 guests
Ston's salt pans are thought to be among the oldest in the Mediterranean, and its bay has farmed oysters for centuries. In summer, join the salt workers at first light; all year, eat the oysters where they grow.
The hands-on moment
Rake salt by hand at dawn in 4,000-year-old salt pans, then eat Mali Ston oysters on the bay.
The day
06:00
The salt pans
From July to September, join the salt workers raking crystals into barrows before the heat. Out of season, a guided walk of the pans.
09:30
The walls
Walk a stretch of Ston's medieval walls, built to guard the salt.
11:30
Oysters on the bay
Mali Ston oysters straight from the farm, with a glass of local white.
13:00
Long lunch in Mali Ston
Mussels, black risotto and Pelješac Plavac Mali.
16:00
Back to Dubrovnik
About an hour up the coast.
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From July to September, join the salt workers for the morning harvest.
When to go
Oysters year-round; salt harvest July to September
Good to know
The salt harvest starts at 6am and depends on the weather. Out of season, the day opens with a guided walk of the pans.
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