Torre del Verger, 17th-century watchtower in Banyalbufar, Spain
The Torre del Verger is a circular stone tower standing 150 meters above sea level on Mallorca's western coast. The structure features thick stone walls and offers views across the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding shoreline.
The tower was built in 1600 as part of Mallorca's coastal defense system against pirates and seaborne threats. Its position allowed defenders to send fire signals that would warn nearby coastal settlements of danger.
The tower holds protected monument status within Spain's architectural heritage system, reflecting how coastal communities valued their defenses. Visitors can see in its solid construction how seriously people took threats to their safety along the shore.
The tower can be reached via Carrer de la Baronia or the Carretera d'Estellencs road, with a moderately challenging walk of about 2.4 kilometers. A height gain of around 97 meters means you should plan adequate time and bring appropriate footwear.
The structure retains its original circular design with thick stone walls that allowed defenders to watch the coastline in all directions. This building approach gave watchers nearly 360 degrees of visibility across the sea.
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