Torre Torregarcía, 16th-century watchtower in Almeria, Spain
The Torre Torregarcía stands as a stone defensive structure on Torregarcía Beach, featuring architectural elements typical of coastal military installations from the Spanish Renaissance period.
Built between 1571 and 1575 during the reign of Philip II, this watchtower formed part of a network designed to protect the Spanish Mediterranean coast from Berber pirate attacks.
The tower marks the location where guard Andrés de Jaén discovered an image of the Virgen del Mar in 1502, leading to the establishment of Almería's patron saint.
The structure underwent extensive restoration from 1987 to 1989, which added a metal staircase for visitor access and reinforced the original stone walls.
The tower maintains visual connections with neighboring coastal fortifications, creating a chain of surveillance points that stretched along the Spanish Mediterranean shoreline.
Location: Almeria
GPS coordinates: 36.82233,-2.29559
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:42
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