Fuerte de Tarfalcases

The stone fortification features thick defensive walls positioned strategically along the Mediterranean coastline to monitor maritime activities and potential threats.

Spanish military engineers constructed this fortress during the 16th century as part of a network protecting the southern coast from North African naval incursions.

The fortress represents Spanish military architecture with its geometric design principles and stone masonry techniques characteristic of Mediterranean defensive structures.

Visitors access the fortress through guided tours organized by the Motril tourism office, which provides information about the structure's military functions.

The fortress includes underground chambers and passages that connected different defensive positions, enabling rapid troop movements during conflicts.

Location: Motril

GPS coordinates: 36.70473,-3.42415

Latest update: July 3, 2025 14:47