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Torreblanca

Municipality

Coat of arms

Torreblanca

Location in Spain

Country

Spain

Comarca

Plana Alta

Judicial district

Castellón de la Plana

Area

• Total

29.8 km² (11.5 sq mi)

Elevation

31 m (102 ft)

Population

(2018)

• Total

5,461

• Density

183.3/km² (474.6/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Torreblanquí, torreblanquina

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postal code

12596

Official language(s)

Valencian and Spanish

Ermita del Santíssim Crist and part of the Calvari

Torreblanca is a beautiful town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Castellón in Spain. It is part of the Valencian Community. The town is found just south of the Serra d'Irta mountain range. It is also very close to the amazing Mediterranean Sea.

Torreblanca is about 36 kilometers (22 miles) northeast of the city of Castellón de la Plana. It sits right on the Costa del Azahar, which means "Orange Blossom Coast." This area is famous for its lovely beaches and citrus groves.

History of Torreblanca
- Early Beginnings and Challenges
- Battles and Health Improvements
Life in Torreblanca Today
- Nearby Areas to Explore
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History of Torreblanca

Early Beginnings and Challenges

Torreblanca was first taken from the Saracens by King James I of Aragon in the 1200s. After this, new people came to live and build up the town. However, in 1379, the town faced a big challenge. It was attacked by Barbary corsairs, who were like pirates from North Africa. They raided the town and almost completely destroyed it.

Battles and Health Improvements

Later, in the 1800s, Torreblanca was again a place of conflict. There were many battles during the Carlist Wars, which were civil wars in Spain. These wars caused a lot of trouble for the people living there.

For a long time, there were wetlands near the sea close to the town. These areas sometimes caused health problems, like malaria. But by the mid-1900s, malaria was completely removed from the area, making it much safer and healthier for everyone.

Life in Torreblanca Today

Today, Torreblanca's main way of making money is through tourism. Many people visit during the summer months. The town has two main beaches: Platja de Torrenostra and Platja Nord. These beaches are still quite natural and not too crowded, which makes them very popular with visitors looking for a relaxing time by the sea.

Nearby Areas to Explore

Torreblanca is also close to Torrenostra, another lovely coastal area. Both places offer beautiful beaches and a chance to enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle. The natural beauty of the coast and nearby wetlands makes it a great place for outdoor activities.