Torre del Catalán, 17th century observation tower in Lepe, Spain
The stone and brick tower stands 9.8 meters tall on a coastal cliff, featuring a tronco-conical shape with a continuous parapet at its summit.
Built in 1596 as part of King Philip II's coastal defense network, the tower protected the region from pirate attacks between Gibraltar and Ayamonte.
The structure changed its name from Torre de Sierra Bermeja to Torre del Catalán, as recorded in the sixteenth-century Old Ordinances documentation.
The Municipality of Lepe acquired the tower in 2015, implementing plans to establish an Interpretation Center for visitors to learn about its history.
Three soldiers without artillery manned the tower in the early 1600s, using fire and smoke signals to warn nearby settlements of approaching threats.
Location: Lepe
GPS coordinates: 37.21640,-7.19766
Latest update: March 21, 2025 21:35
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