Cultural Heritage

Cultural heritage is the outcome of centuries of interaction between people and the land. It comprises the remnants of our past behaviour and experiences with the environment. The les Valls de la Marina region, one of the oldest inhabited areas on the planet, is a prime example of such heritage. Fortunately, our region has inherited a vast amount of cultural heritage, much of which remains in ruins and is in a precarious state. Additionally, a significant portion of this heritage is privately owned, and we must skillfully engage these owners to transform our region's weakness (degradation, abandonment, or ignorance) into a strength. Not only should the most impressive heritage be preserved, which is increasingly being taken under the control of the higher administrations, but also the traditional trades that are either extinct or still in practice, such as agriculture, livestock, and transportation. The recent fire has affected some areas while revealing new opportunities in others. This presents a suitable opportunity to exploit synergies and negotiate agreements to develop a sustainable model of tourism that preserves our cultural heritage. We have a shared responsibility in achieving this outcome.