Torre del Puerco, 16th-century watchtower in Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain.
Torre del Puerco is a 16th-century watchtower with a circular base structure standing about 7 meters tall near La Barrosa beach. It was built using ancient Roman bricks and tiles that remain visible in its construction today.
The tower was built in the 16th century as part of Spain's coastal defense system. In 1811 it witnessed the Battle of Chiclana when Anglo-Spanish forces fought against French troops attempting to break the siege of Cadiz.
The tower formed part of a coastal defense network that warned of pirates and tracked tuna fish migrations along the shore. These watchtowers still shape the landscape of Andalusian beaches and connect modern visitors to centuries of maritime life.
You can reach the tower from La Barrosa beach or through the Novo Sancti Petri neighborhood via paved paths. The area is easily accessible by foot and offers good orientation for exploring the coastal section.
Archaeological digs near Loma del Puerco uncovered prehistoric burial sites and Roman structures from ancient times. The tower itself thus stands on ground with thousands of years of human occupation.
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