Torreta de Guardamar, Military communications tower in Guardamar del Segura, Spain
The triangular steel structure reaches 370 meters in height, with steel cables anchoring it to the ground to transmit horizontal forces.
The United States Navy constructed this antenna in 1962 during the Cold War as part of military cooperation agreements with Spain.
Local residents refer to this installation as 'Torre de los Americanos' due to its American origins and initial management.
The tower operates continuously to communicate with submarines from the Cartagena naval base without requiring them to surface for signal reception.
The structure stands as the tallest military installation in Europe and the highest construction in Spain, surpassing any skyscraper in the country.
Location: Guardamar del Segura
Inception: 1962
GPS coordinates: 38.07167,-0.66444
Latest update: May 10, 2025 20:35
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