Torre de Isla Canela, Coastal defense tower in Isla Canela, Spain.
The circular stone tower features two internal chambers connected by a spiral staircase leading to an observation platform with views over the Guadiana River.
King Felipe II ordered the construction of this military structure between 1585 and 1608 as part of a network of defense towers stretching from Gibraltar to Ayamonte.
The tower walls contain original engravings depicting marine animals, reflecting the connection between local maritime traditions and coastal defense architecture.
Visitors can access the tower through an elevated entrance above the plinth, which leads to a corridor connecting to the lower chamber.
The structure includes an unusual rainwater collection system with a central well, visible through a glass-covered stainless steel grid floor.
Location: Ayamonte
GPS coordinates: 37.18907,-7.38018
Latest update: March 21, 2025 22:05
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