Portuguese salt has always been considered to be of the highest quality, both in Portugal and abroad, and was therefore a privileged product exempt from all taxes and tolls.

During winter, the saltworks are subject to the action of rain and wind, which drag earth and other materials to the surface of the water.

Salt is part of everyday life in virtually every culture in the world, being used primarily in cooking. However, in central Portugal, in the beautiful town of Aveiro, salt is even more important and part of the town's history.

Midsummer's Day began over 700 years ago, and its celebration rituals were slightly different from those we know today.