The extensive history of salt harvesting on Mauritius has hardly changed after two centuries. Dating back to the French colonial occupation, this practice has been an integral part of the island’s economy. The natural saltpans made of cobblestones are filled with seawater, which is then allowed to evaporate in the rays of the island sun. Tamarin, ideal for salt harvesting due to its hot and dry climate, is located on the west of the island, where mounds of salt can be seen while driving by.
