Torre di Porto Giunco, Spanish defensive tower on Cape Carbonara, Italy.
The stone tower stands 50 meters above sea level, offering views across three distinct water areas of the Mediterranean Sea from its elevated position.
Built in the mid-1500s, this tower formed part of a network of coastal watchtowers constructed to protect Sardinia's southern shores from Barbary pirate raids.
The tower remains a testament to the strategic defense systems of Mediterranean communities, constructed entirely from local granite by Spanish military engineers.
Visitors can reach the tower through a 500-meter path starting from Porto Giunco beach parking area, with a walking time of approximately 20 minutes.
From this observation point, people can distinguish three separate bodies of water: Porto Giunco beach, Notteri Protected Reserve, and Spiaggia del Riso.
Location: Villasimius
GPS coordinates: 39.11045,9.52180
Latest update: April 17, 2025 06:06
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