Eras de la Sal
A historic complex of salt-drying yards, docks and wooden loading piers built in the late 18th century to gather and ship the salt from the lagoons; the town of Torrevieja grew up around the saltworks. Now restored and open to the public, the monumental site is used as an open-air performance space where the International Habaneras Competition is held.
This is where it all began. Before it was a town, Torrevieja was a point on the coast where the lagoons' salt was gathered and shipped out, and the Eras de la Sal are what remains of that origin: a complex of drying yards, docks and wooden loading piers built in the late 18th century in Torrevieja.
What to see
The site, now restored and open to the public, once showed how the salt passed from the saltworks to the ships. The wooden structures over the water have a photogenic industrial look, especially in late afternoon.
The habaneras
The space has been turned into an open-air stage, and it hosts the International Habaneras Competition, one of the city's most long-standing musical events, tied to the old maritime trade with Cuba.
To dig deeper into this salt-trading past, the Museo del Mar y de la Sal stands right alongside.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit the Eras de la Sal for free?
Yes, the site is restored and open to the public. It's the historic complex of salt-drying floors, quays and wooden jetties where Torrevieja was born.
What are the Eras de la Sal?
A complex of drying floors, quays and wooden jetties built in the late 18th century to gather and ship out the salt from the salt pans; the town of Torrevieja grew up around them.
What is held at the Eras de la Sal?
The site is used as an open-air stage, where the International Habaneras Competition takes place, one of the city's most time-honoured musical events.
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