Castillo de San Felipe, Military castle in Níjar, Spain
The fortress stands atop Mount Esparto with strong walls designed for artillery placement and strategic observation points overlooking the Mediterranean Sea coast.
King Carlos III ordered the construction of this coastal defense fortress in 1771 as part of a network of nine strongholds between Garrucha and Manilva.
The castle represents the military engineering principles of 18th-century Spanish defensive architecture, featuring specific adaptations for cannon placement and maritime surveillance.
Visitors can access the restored fortress throughout the year and walk through its defensive structures while learning about Spanish coastal protection systems.
The fortress forms part of a synchronized defense network where signals between watchtowers and castles created an early warning system against maritime threats.
Location: Níjar
GPS coordinates: 36.80227,-2.06276
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:20
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