Essential documentation

Key resources for our community

Documents and useful links for the residents of Torre la Sal affected by the Ley de Costas. Also discover the association’s initiatives.

“Torre de la Sal es legal” poster with the address of the petition on Change.org

Guide to owners’ rights

This document gives a clear overview of the rights of owners in the seaside village of Torre la Sal. It covers the regulations in force and the administrative procedures to follow to protect their properties. It is essential that all residents know their rights in order to defend their interests.

Aerial view of the Torre la Sal coast with the boundary lines

Coastal regulations

Here you will find a compendium of the rules governing the coast in our region. This document is essential to understand repossession procedures and how they may affect local properties. Knowing these rules is key for residents to defend their rights and take an active part in protecting our heritage.

Old black-and-white aerial photograph of the Torre la Sal coast

Reports on coastal regression

This article gathers reports on the coastal regression affecting our area. It provides scientific data and analyses that are crucial to understand the present and future situation of our coast. Residents can use this information to advocate effective and sustainable solutions that protect our environment.

Relevant external resources

Connecting our community with useful information

Logo of the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge

The Spanish Government’s “Costas” page

This link takes you to the official page of the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition, which hosts important resources on coastal management in Spain: regulations, conservation projects and news affecting our community. A valuable resource to keep up with legislative changes and policies affecting our coast.

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SOMOS Mediterrania

This link takes you to the Facebook page of the national association SOMOS Mediterrania, which defends the rights of owners in coastal areas. There you will find information on campaigns and events of interest to our community. Its aim is to join forces to protect our properties and our marine environment.

Cover of the monograph “Torre la Sal, evolución del paisaje antrópico desde la prehistoria hasta el medioevo”

EVOLUTION OF THE ANTHROPIC LANDSCAPE FROM PREHISTORY TO THE MIDDLE AGES

This historical overview helps us understand how our interaction with the environment has changed.

This study (in Spanish) seeks, among other things, to determine more precisely what kind of settlement the Torre la Sal site was.

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Cover of the study on military works in defence of the Castellón coast

MILITARY WORKS IN DEFENCE OF THE CASTELLÓN COAST

The “Torre de Costa” stands on a small tell of Iberian origin, discovered in 1929 by the researcher Joaquín Peris Fuentes, who also worked on several sites in the municipality of Cabanes, including the “Mortuotum”, on the mountain ridge bordering the Ribera de Cabanes. Study in Spanish, see page 70.

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General plan of the remains of buildings at Torre la Sal

THE IBERIAN SETTLEMENT OF TORRE LA SAL 1995-1998

The “Torre de Costa” stands on a small tell of Iberian origin, discovered in 1929 by the researcher Joaquín Peris Fuentes, who also worked on several sites in the municipality of Cabanes, including the “Mortuotum”, on the mountain ridge bordering the Ribera de Cabanes. Study in Spanish.

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Common questions

Clear and accessible information for our neighbours

What is the Torre la Sal Residents’ Association?

The Asociación de Vecinos de Torre la Sal is a non-profit organisation dedicated to defending owners’ rights and preserving the cultural and natural heritage of our seaside village. We work to inform our neighbours about their rights and the challenges we face as a community. We also organise activities and events that encourage participation and cohesion among residents.

How can I join the association?

Joining the Torre la Sal Residents’ Association as a supporting member is simple. Contact one of our members or write to us at contacto@torre-la-sal.com. As a member you will receive regular information about our activities, projects and opportunities to take part in defending our rights and heritage. Your voice matters and your participation is essential to strengthen our community. To be a member of the association you must be a resident of Torre de la Sal: see the association’s statutes.

What is the association doing about coastal regression?

The association is actively gathering information and raising awareness of the coastal regression affecting our coast. We are working with experts and the authorities to find effective and sustainable solutions. We also organise meetings and forums where residents can voice their concerns and help find alternatives. Our goal is to protect both the natural environment and the rights of the owners affected.