Torre di Mezza Spiaggia

The Torre di Mezza Spiaggia rises 8 meters from the sand with a truncated conical shape and measures 6 meters in diameter at its base point.

Spanish authorities commissioned this limestone tower construction before 1591 as part of a network protecting Sardinian shores from maritime invasions.

The tower exemplifies sixteenth-century military engineering with its internal dome vaulted chamber leading to a roof terrace for surveillance purposes.

Located at coordinates 39.210406, 9.170864, the tower stands near the former Ospedale Marino structure and maintains visual connections with surrounding coastal towers.

The entrance remains sealed with bricks, preserving the internal structure while preventing access to the original chamber and terrace system.

Location: Cagliari

Inception: 16 century

Height: 8 m

Diameter: 6 m

Address: viale Lungo Mare Poetto, 09126 Cagliari CA

GPS coordinates: 39.21041,9.17086

Latest update: March 10, 2025 10:45