Badum Tower, Fortified tower in Peníscola, Spain
Badum Tower is a cylindrical stone structure in Peníscola that stands 11 meters tall on a cliff 97 meters above the Mediterranean Sea. The diameter measures about 5.75 meters, and entrance is through a window located 6 meters up, as the structure was built without ground-level doors.
The structure dates from the Arab period and formed part of a coastal defense network that used smoke signals to warn Peníscola's inhabitants of approaching maritime threats. This signaling method was a key part of regional security measures.
The tower displays the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Valencia with a double-headed eagle from Charles I's reign on its outer walls. This emblem shapes how visitors experience the structure and reveals its connection to royal authority.
Reaching the tower requires accessing the window entrance 6 meters above ground, which demands caution and possibly equipment. The elevated location offers the best visibility in the morning when light reflects directly off the sea.
The tower sits at the second-highest cliff point in the Valencia region and provides views across a long stretch of coastline with coves and underwater reefs. Many visitors are surprised by how far the coastline stretches when seen from this height, which reveals far more than what appears visible from the beach.
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