Torre de San Miguel, Fortified military tower in Cabo de Gata, Almería, Spain.
Torre de San Miguel is an 18th-century fortified structure on the coast of Almería with two floors and a rooftop terrace. The building was constructed from stone and follows the typical design of coastal fortifications from that era.
Construction began in 1756 under orders from King Ferdinand VI to defend a coastal settlement and its salt production facilities. The structure was built as part of a broader strategy to secure the coastline against attackers.
The tower served as a defense point for a coastal settlement and its economic activities. Visitors today can understand the importance of this location to local history by exploring the structure.
The building is located on the coast and can be explored on foot while viewing the surroundings of Cabo de Gata. After renovation work, onsite information will be available to help understand the structure better.
The tower was deliberately built in a cone shape, a form that could better deflect cannon fire than angular structures. This particular shape was typical of advanced coastal fortifications of that era.
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