Torre Salafranca, Renaissance defensive tower in Sant Joan d'Alacant, Spain.
Torre Salafranca is a stone defensive tower from the Renaissance period located in Sant Joan d'Alacant on Spain's Mediterranean coast. The structure has a solid, compact form and was positioned to survey the shoreline and settlements behind it.
The tower was built in the 16th century as part of a network of watchtowers designed to warn against North African attacks. This defensive system allowed coastal settlements to detect raids early and protect their inhabitants.
The tower reflects how coastal communities once organized their defense and daily routines around the threat of raids. It stands as a physical reminder of how fear and protection shaped the way people lived and built in this region.
The tower can be viewed from outside as you explore the surrounding grounds near the coast. It is best to visit during daylight hours to fully appreciate the structure and the views across the landscape.
The tower was officially protected in 1996 and is one of many similar towers that once lined Spain's Mediterranean coast. Its preservation allows visitors today to understand an entire defensive network that operated continuously for many decades.
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