culture Margherita di Savoia is one of the biggest salt producer and exporter in Italy. The saltworks have become a protected sea area because of their worldwide recognized environmental importance. The history of the town is closely linked to them. Saltworks have always been the main economic resource for its inhabitants. During the Roman Empire the town was an important centre for salt trade with the Orient. In the 19th century the whole area was reclaimed because of continuous malaria diseases, consequently the area around the coast increased demographically. Currently Margherita di Savoia has a very developed shore with several bathing establishments and shops, also thanks to the biggest thermal baths of South Italy.
Attualmente Margherita di Savoia ha sviluppato il litorale con stabilimenti balneari, attività commerciali, grazie anche alla presenza di un centro termale, il più grande del sud Italia per la cura e il benessere fisico.

FOOD AND WINE Margherita di Savoia’s gastronomy is mainly based on fresh fish. Special dishes employ potatoes and onions of local production which are possible to taste in the many restaurants in town and along the coast.









EVENTS-ENTERTAINMENT Salt Art Festival in June, is the most striking event that celebrates the symbol of the town, the salt. The “Margherita d’Oro” Prize, in July, was established to award a prize to prominent artists, actors, singers, businessmen and scientists. Guided tours are available in the Museum of the Wetland and Saltworks of Margherita di Savoia. You shouldn’t miss the birdwatching tours to observe the pink flamingos.