Torre Colomera, Military watchtower in Oropesa del Mar, Spain.
Torre Colomera is a circular stone tower built on a limestone promontory approximately 3 kilometers south of Oropesa del Mar. The structure shows typical features of coastal defense architecture from its period.
The tower was built in 1553 during the reign of Fernando de Antequera as part of a coastal defense line against Barbary pirates. It worked with neighboring towers to maintain visual contact across the sea and detect threats early.
The tower sits on a limestone promontory that marks the local landscape and serves as a reference point for those exploring the coastal trail. Visitors who pass through often learn about its role in the region's defensive past.
Visitors can reach the tower via the Via Verde del Mar path, which connects several historical structures along the Mediterranean coast. The walking route is accessible and easy to navigate from Oropesa del Mar.
The tower served as an auxiliary observation point for Torre del Rey while maintaining sight lines with several neighboring watchtowers. This network of mutual visual contact was crucial for the early warning system across the entire coastal region.
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