The origins of the Cervia saltworks are lost in history, with some attributing their construction to Etruscans, others to the Greeks (the town’s original name, Ficocle, was probably of Greek origin). In any case it is clear that salt production was already thriving in this area during Ancient Roman times. Today only one small traditional saltpan is still active, Camillone, which continues to produce an excellent salt with a very sweet taste using ancient techniques.

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