Torre Bermeja, 16th century watchtower at La Barrosa beach in Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain.
Torre Bermeja stands 8 meters tall with a cylindrical structure on the cliffs of La Barrosa beach, positioned for coastal surveillance and defense purposes.
King Philip II commissioned the construction of Torre Bermeja in the 1500s as part of a network of watchtowers to protect the Spanish coast from Berber pirate attacks.
The tower received recognition as a Cultural Heritage Site in 1993, preserving its status as a testament to Spain's maritime defense architecture.
The watchtower sits within private property at the end of the seafront promenade, marking the boundary between La Barrosa and Sancti Petri beaches.
During the Napoleonic Wars from 1810 to 1812, Torre Bermeja served as a strategic point in the Battle of Chiclana between Anglo-Spanish and French forces.
Location: Chiclana de la Frontera
GPS coordinates: 36.37499,-6.19132
Latest update: March 8, 2025 08:30
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