Title: Rio Maior Salt Flats Tours - Book Now | Expedia.com [Rio Maior Salt Flats Hotels](https://expedia.com/Rio-Maior-Salt-Flats-Hotels.0-l553248635975778312-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Rio Maior](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Rio-Maior.d182248.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Rio Maior](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Rio-Maior.d182248.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Rio Maior Salt Flats](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Rio-Maior-Salt-Flats.d553248635975778312.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rio Maior Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Rio-Maior.d182248.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rio Maior Salt Flats Tours ![As Salinas Naturais de Rio Maior, também conhecidas como Salinas da Fonte da Bica, estão situadas no sopé da Serra dos Candeeiros, a três quilómetros de Rio Maior, em Portugal. São compartimentos – talhos - feitos de cimento ou de pedra, de tamanho variado e pouco fundos, para onde, por regueiras, é conduzida a água salgada que se tira de um poço. Presentemente, a água é elevada por meio de um motor e distribuída segundo um sistema conjuntamente aceite e respeitado (nem sempre) por todos os proprietários. Os esgoteiros, as eiras e as casas de madeira para armazenagem do sal, completam o conjunto do que é denominado Marinhas de Sal de Rio Maior. Uma mina de sal-gema, muito extensa e profunda, segundo os técnicos, atravessada por uma corrente subterrânea que alimenta um poço, faz com que a água dele extraída seja salgada, sete vezes mais salgada que a do mar. Da sua exposição ao sol e ao vento e consequente evaporação da água obtêm-se o sal, depositado no fundo dos talhos e que depois é colocado em montes, em forma de pirâmides, para secar até ser recolhido. O processo é rudimentar e semelhante ao usado nas salinas da beira-mar. Só há diferença no vale pitoresco que as rodeia, no poço, no estilo próprio dos marinheiros (como são conhecidos os homens que trabalham nas salinas), nas casas de madeira e no ar campestre que se respira.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182248/21123626-9cf2-4c89-8836-653091c8058c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![As Salinas Naturais de Rio Maior, também conhecidas como Salinas da Fonte da Bica, estão situadas no sopé da Serra dos Candeeiros, a três quilómetros de Rio Maior, em Portugal. São compartimentos – talhos - feitos de cimento ou de pedra, de tamanho variado e pouco fundos, para onde, por regueiras, é conduzida a água salgada que se tira de um poço. Presentemente, a água é elevada por meio de um motor e distribuída segundo um sistema conjuntamente aceite e respeitado (nem sempre) por todos os proprietários. Os esgoteiros, as eiras e as casas de madeira para armazenagem do sal, completam o conjunto do que é denominado Marinhas de Sal de Rio Maior. Uma mina de sal-gema, muito extensa e profunda, segundo os técnicos, atravessada por uma corrente subterrânea que alimenta um poço, faz com que a água dele extraída seja salgada, sete vezes mais salgada que a do mar. Da sua exposição ao sol e ao vento e consequente evaporação da água obtêm-se o sal, depositado no fundo dos talhos e que depois é colocado em montes, em forma de pirâmides, para secar até ser recolhido. O processo é rudimentar e semelhante ao usado nas salinas da beira-mar. Só há diferença no vale pitoresco que as rodeia, no poço, no estilo próprio dos marinheiros (como são conhecidos os homens que trabalham nas salinas), nas casas de madeira e no ar campestre que se respira.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182248/21123626-9cf2-4c89-8836-653091c8058c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Salinas de Rio Maior.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182248/c686bc14-3383-4a50-91a7-2060bdbe954f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rio Maior Salt Flats Activities [Rio Maior Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rio-Maior.dx182248) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Rio Maior Salt Flats Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Eurostars Das Letras](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2060000/2059200/2059158/05a8d24e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Eurostars Das Letras Lisbon City Center $1,026 per person May 5 - May 8 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Atlanta (ATL) to Lisbon (LIS) 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) What a lovely birthday surprise from the hotel! I didn’t mention that I was celebrating my wife’s birthday when I made the booking, but when we returned after dinner on her birthday, they had prepared a bottle of wine and a cake for us! Such a thoughtful and heartwarming gesture. I booked a Deluxe Room, which was spacious and clean. The location is also great, with several excellent restaurants within walking distance. 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(1,002 reviews) The hotel was spotless and the staff were incredible. Felix at the front desk was very helpful. Our room was perfect with a beautiful terrace over looking the river. The hotel was in close proximity to everything in Lisbon! Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Play for me. Situated in the lovely town of Caldas da Rainha, the D. Carlos I park is a gorgeous 19th century romantic garden situated in the historic centre of the town. This refreshing green area used to work as a complement of the important Thermal Hospital that named the town of Caldas da Rainha](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116790/e0579bba-735e-4fbd-8a45-f0d98e20fcde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dom Carlos I Park Explore the great outdoors at Dom Carlos I Park, a lovely green space in Nossa Senhora do Pópulo. Experience the area's art scene and museums. 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Discover the countryside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Church-Of-Santa-Catherine-Caldas-da-Rainha.d6319255.Vacation-Attraction) #### Church of Vimeiro 5/5(1 review) Church of Vimeiro is just one of the places to see in Vimeiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the countryside while you're in the area. 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