The project includes a new Museum of the Sea and Salt, the restoration of two historic buildings and improved links between the town centre and waterfront
Torrevieja City Council has approved the construction plans for a major redevelopment of the historic Eras de la Sal site, with an investment of more than €15.4 million.
The scheme includes the construction of the new Museum of the Sea and Salt, the creation of a redesigned Paseo de la Sal and the restoration of the former Saltworks Administration House and the historic Caballete structure.
The museum and surrounding public spaces form part of Torrevieja’s Integrated Action Plan and will be co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund.
The construction contract is expected to go out to tender in the coming weeks, alongside the planned Habaneras Auditorium works.
New cultural link to the waterfront
The redevelopment will create a modern cultural district connecting the museum, Eras de la Sal, Paseo de la Sal, the port and Torrevieja’s town centre.
New public squares, pedestrian routes and spaces at different levels will be introduced to improve access and help visitors understand the history of the salt industry that shaped the development of the town.
The project is also intended to improve accessibility, strengthen the continuity of the seafront and transform currently fragmented areas into a more connected public space.
Museum and promenade investment
The Museum of the Sea and Salt and its surroundings have a total tender budget of €15,494,541, including VAT, with construction expected to take 20 months.
Of the total investment, approximately €11.76 million will be spent on the museum, while €3.73 million will fund the new Paseo de la Sal.
The promenade will serve as the main link between the different heritage, cultural and waterfront areas included in the development.
Historic buildings to be restored
The former Saltworks Administration House, a protected building of local heritage and architectural importance, will be restored for cultural and museum use.
Work will include the conservation of its façades, interior spaces and original architectural features. The building will form part of the exhibition route and provide a transition between the town, museum, promenade and seafront.
The historic Caballete, one of Torrevieja’s best-known salt-industry landmarks, will also undergo a complete restoration.
Its structure will be repaired and strengthened, existing deterioration will be addressed and the site will be adapted to meet current safety and conservation standards.
Once completed, the wider Eras de la Sal project will provide Torrevieja with a renewed cultural and visitor attraction centred on the town’s maritime and salt-producing heritage.
