Torre Vella de Salou

The stone structure rises 7 meters above the coastal town with thick defensive walls, multiple observation points, and architectural features from the late Gothic period.

Archbishop Pere de Cardona commissioned the tower in 1530 to protect the coastline from frequent raids by Sardinian and Saracen pirates targeting Catalan settlements.

The building now functions as an art center, housing contemporary enamel exhibitions featuring international artists and serving as a venue for civil wedding ceremonies.

Visitors can access the tower free of charge from Monday to Saturday between 18:00 and 21:00 during summer months, and 18:00 to 20:00 in winter.

The facade displays the heraldic shield of Pere de Cardona, connecting the structure to its original patron and the ecclesiastical authority of 16th-century Tarragona.

Location: Salou

Inception: 16 century

Architectural style: late Gothic

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Address: Carrer del Arquebisbe Pere de Cardona, 1-5

GPS coordinates: 41.07810,1.12889

Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:27