Historic Watch Towers


Romilla - Arabic Tower:  Its volumetric building and strong outlook expresses its function as a defensive military control point of the territory. A single door facing east allow access to the interior. It just has light wells on the ground and the first floor to hinder his conquest in times ............



Jérez de Marquesado - Tower Ruins:  The Alcazar Tower is located at the opposite site of the town, on the other bank of the river, between the castle and the road from Jerez del Marquesado to Lanteira. The powerful tower is conical structure, rectangular 7.40 x 6.90 meters of wide............



Deifontes -  Arabic Tower:  The tower of Deifontes or the Watch Tower, as it is known, is dating from the fourteenth century. It is located on the border between Cogollos Vega and Deifontes, the construction is of Arabic origin, and is in good condition. From the tower..........



Huéscar - Tower Ruins:  This is only one of the various watch towers that are located in its municipality. It is located on a small hill close to to road that connects Huéscar with Pueble de Don Fadrique. Because of its position you have lovely views over the highlands of Huéscar.............



Calahonda - Tower Ruins:  The tower is located on a vertical cliff near the road towards Castell de Ferro. The construction dates from the sixteenth century and its mission was to protect the port of Calahonda from the pirates. It also served to watch the beach of La Rijana. It is crossing ............