Castell de Moraira, Coastal fortress in Moraira, Spain.
The stone structure stands ten meters tall with a semicircular southern facade and features thick defensive walls with seven cannon embrasures.
Built in 1742 as part of Felipe II's coastal defense system, the fortress protected the region from Berber pirates until British forces damaged it in 1801.
The entrance displays the Bourbon royal coat of arms, while the architectural design follows the ox-hoof pattern common in Spanish military structures.
Visitors can explore three interior wings across two floors and learn about coastal defense systems through informative panels near l'Ampolla beach.
The fortress contained a water cistern connected to a drawbridge spanning a moat, demonstrating advanced engineering techniques of the 18th century.
Location: Teulada
Part of: cultural heritage in Alicante
GPS coordinates: 38.68670,0.13267
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:37
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