Torre de la Vela, Fortified tower in Alhambra, Granada, Spain.
The Torre de la Vela rises 27 meters high with a square base of 16 meters, featuring four levels connected by vaulted chambers and side galleries.
Muhammad I Ibn al-Ahmar constructed this tower after 1238 at the western edge of the Alcazaba, establishing a strategic military observation point over Granada.
The tower displays four flags representing different jurisdictions: the European Union, Spain, Andalusia, and the city of Granada on its uppermost section.
Visitors can access the tower daily from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM between April and October, with shorter hours from November through March.
On January 2nd, unmarried women ring the tower's bell, dating from 1773, following a tradition that promises marriage within the year to the first ringer.
Location: Granada
Address: Cta. de Gomérez, 39, Centro, 18009 Granada, Spain 18009 Granada
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:30-20:00
Phone: +34958027971
GPS coordinates: 37.17706,-3.59222
Latest update: May 25, 2025 20:11
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