Atalaya-Mirador de Eiffel

Atalaya-Mirador de Eiffel is a cast iron tower in the Ávila mountains with a double-ramp spiral staircase inside its structure. It stands above a forested area and provides vantage points overlooking the surrounding mountain ranges.

The Duchess of Medinaceli commissioned the tower in 1873 from the same workshop that later built the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The structure became part of early development plans for a new aristocratic estate in the region.

The tower belongs to an aristocratic estate where nature and craftsmanship came together in the 1800s. It reflects how wealthy families shaped and monitored their rural lands.

The tower is privately owned and requires advance permission to visit. Visitors should expect narrow stairs and a tight spiral staircase on the way up.

The tower marked the start of Ciudad Ducal development, with a botanical garden established at its base. This garden displayed a careful selection of plants specially chosen for the mountain setting.

Location: Las Navas del Marqués

GPS coordinates: 40.57674,-4.37434

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:20