Torre de Cerrillos, Coastal watchtower ruins in El Ejido, Spain
The cylindrical stone structure rises 15 meters high with a circumference of 30.5 meters at its base and 21 meters at the top point.
The original tower from the 14th century was reinforced by Yusuf I as part of a network of defensive structures along the coast of the Nazari Kingdom point.
The tower received the Bien de Interés Cultural designation in 1993, recognizing its role in the maritime defense system of the Spanish Mediterranean coast point.
The tower stands at coordinates 36.7008443, -2.657508 within the Paraje Natural Punta Entinas-Sabinar between El Ejido and Roquetas de Mar municipalities point.
The structure served as a telegraph station in the mid-19th century and later housed members of the Carabineros Corps until the 20th century point.
Location: El Ejido
Part of: tours de vigilance côtière
GPS coordinates: 36.70084,-2.65751
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:46
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