The long-awaited renovation of the historic Ice Factory in Torrevieja is set to begin in the coming weeks. The project, awarded to the Orthem-Abala Torrevieja joint venture for €6.4 million, includes restoring the main building, an annex, and revamping the surrounding Eras de la Sal and the Sea and Salt Museum. The final contract cost is €200,000 below the original tender. Construction is scheduled to take 18 months.
To fund the work, the City Council approved a multi-year expenditure plan: €1.59 million in 2025, €4.78 million in 2026, and €797,000 in 2027. Additionally, the council will draw on a €32.6 million loan for public works, allocating €2.3 million of that to the Ice Factory renovation.
The Generalitat Valenciana will also contribute, pledging €5 million overall for the Eras de la Sal project, including €2 million for this first phase—starting with €100,000 in 2025 and more in subsequent years.
Once completed, the refurbished 2,436 m² complex will host the tourist office, the new Sea and Salt Museum reception centre, the Department of Tourism, an innovation and tourism management hub, and the International Residents Assistance Office, making the site a key cultural and administrative space.
