Torre d'Aguiló, Fortified watchtower in La Vila Joiosa, Spain.
The square-based tower stands 8 meters tall with 4-meter-wide walls on a coastal promontory at 150 meters above sea level point.
Built in 1530 during Felipe II's reign, the tower housed three soldiers who monitored neighboring coves and used a mortar to prevent landings.
The structure represents the defensive network of towers along Costa Blanca, designed by military engineer Juan Bautista Antonelli in the 16th century.
Visitors can request tower access through the La Vila Joiosa Tourist Office and explore the surrounding hiking trails with Mediterranean Sea views.
The tower features an ancient warning system where soldiers created smoke signals from the terrace to alert nearby settlements of maritime threats.
Location: La Vila Joiosa
Part of: cultural heritage in Alicante
GPS coordinates: 38.51956,-0.17156
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:05
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