TODAY: Guardamar’s 100-Year-Old Beach Houses: To Be Destroyed?

Описание: BREAKING: Historic Guardamar beach houses due to be demolished TODAY! Exclusive footage as century-old casitas await
destruction despite protests.
We returned to Guardamar as demolition crews prepare to down the iconic casas de Babilonia—featured in our viral disaster video. Watch exclusive on-the-ground footage, local reactions, and what this means for the property owners on the Costa Blanca.
Why these historic homes are to demolished
The legal battle: property rights vs. coastal law
Impact on expat homeowners and the future of Guardamar
Watch the original Guardamar disaster video here: [link]
Are you affected or have an opinion? Drop your thoughts below!

THE STORY:
The "casitas" (cottages) on the beach at Guardamar del Segura, known as the "casas de Babilonia" (Babylon houses), are a well-documented subject of ongoing conflict and demolition. Here's a summary of the situation based on the research:
Background: These houses, originally built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, were part of a project to stabilize the sand dunes and protect the town from their advance. The unique construction was designed by the engineer Francisco Mira. Many of the houses were initially built by fishermen.
Legal Status and Demolition Orders: The houses are located on what is legally considered public maritime-terrestrial land. Their concessions, which allowed residents to occupy the land, expired in 2018. Subsequent legal battles, which reached the National Court and the Supreme Court of Spain, have upheld the demolition orders based on the Coastal Law of 1988, which mandates the demolition of structures in the first line of the coast.
Reasons for Demolition: The primary reasons cited for the demolitions are:
Legal: The concessions have expired, and the properties are on public land.
Environmental: The houses are seen as an obstacle to the natural dynamics of the coast and are vulnerable to damage from sea storms and erosion. Authorities argue that removing the houses will allow the beach to recover and expand.
Phased Demolitions: Demolitions have been taking place in stages. Some initial demolitions occurred in 2016 and 2021 on houses that were in a state of ruin due to coastal erosion. More recently, in 2025, demolitions have begun on other properties, including the old Hotel Miramar.
Current Situation and Opposition: There is strong opposition to the demolitions from the residents and some political entities.
Residents: The residents, many of whom are multi-generational families from the area, argue that the houses are part of the cultural heritage of Guardamar. They claim that the construction of a nearby breakwater has exacerbated the coastal erosion, which has been damaging their homes. They have pursued legal avenues to stop the demolitions and have held protests.
Generalitat Valenciana: The regional government of Valencia has intervened, requesting a temporary suspension of the demolitions from the central government, arguing that the houses are of "high ethnological value" and their demolition would cause irreversible damage to Valencian cultural heritage. They are considering a new law to protect such coastal settlements.
Cost of Demolition: Reports indicate that in some cases, the owners of the houses may be required to bear the cost of the demolition themselves, which has added another layer of conflict to the situation.
#CostaBlanca #LivingInSpain #Guardamar #SpanishPropertyLaw #ExpatSpain #PropertyDemolition #CoastalLaw #SpainNews #BritishExpats #Valencia #PropertyRights #SpainLiving #Guardamar2025 #ExpatLife #SpainUpdates

Thank you all for watching! If you enjoyed this video please like & SUBSCRIBE ✔ for more. Ask any questions in the COMMENTS, we always reply 😊

🎶 Like our new “Get Me To Spain” theme tune & music? We used SONGER: https://songer.co/?ref=Wdrp3hQgOw&utm...

#quesada #ciudadquesada #spaintravel #costablanca