Del Carmen Saltworks Museum

Del Carmen Saltworks Museum

The Del Carmen Saltworks Museum is located in the Del Carmen Saltworks at Las Salinas, Fuerteventura.

The only saltworks in Fuerteventura still in operation, comprised of 10 intake ponds, nearly 1000 condensation ponds, the salt warehouse, the salt worker’s house and  the remains of the old quay.

The Saltworks produces fine white salt of the highest quality which is very rich in trace elements due to the cleanliness of its water and the method of obtaining salt from sea foam combined with the traditional daily skimming.

At the museum you can witness the whole process and discover its fascinating story, there's also a restaurant and a shop where you can purchase salt.

Opening hours: Open daily from 10:00 until 18:00 between the 1st of May and the 31st of October, and from 09:30 until 17:30 between November the 1st and April the 30th

Admission:. Adult (Over 11) €6 Child (4-11) 3€ Child (aged 0-3) Free

Visit the Del Carmen Saltworks Museum website for further details

Specific Event Information

Starts Sunday January 18th 2026 09:30
Ends Sunday January 18th 2026 17:30
Location Del Carmen Saltworks Museum, Las Salinas
Categories Museums, Las Salinas del Carmen
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Fuerteventura weather in January

TEMPERATURE

Average temperature in Fuerteventura during January

19°C

average

TEMPERATURE

Average high temperature in Fuerteventura during January

23°C

high

TEMPERATURE

Average low temperature in Fuerteventura during January

15°C

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SEA

Average sea temperature in Fuerteventura during January

20°C

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HUMIDITY

Average humidity in Fuerteventura during January

57%

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SUNSHINE

Average daily sunshine hours in Fuerteventura during January

7.5

hours

RAINFALL

Average monthly rainfall in Fuerteventura during January

0mm

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During January it’s usually mild during the day and cool at night in Fuerteventura with a daily average temperature of 19°C, a daily average maximum of 23°C and a daily average minimum of 15°C. The average sea temperature is 20°C, the average rainfall for the month is 1mm, average humidity is 57% with an average of 7.5 daily sunshine hours.
Don't be deceived by these temperatures, they're recorded in the shade so if you're in the sun out of the wind it gets extremely hot so don't forget the sun protection.

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