In 1857, an optical telegraphy tower for civil use was built, just next to the military tower. It had the number 214 of the line that went from Montjuic to La Jonquera and was called “Estación de la Patona”, taking the name of the place on which the tower was built. The towers consisted of two floors connected by a spiral staircase. Access to the observatory on the upper floor was prohibited to anyone outside the garrison, including the families of the keepers. The interior was austere and the furnishings sparse

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Las Torretes - located on a small hill next to the sea between Sant Pol de Mar and Calella - are protected constructions used briefly in the past as communication towers.

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1. Circular route from Calella

6.64km

01:49

100m

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2. Calella Beach Promenade – Les Roques Beach loop from Calella

13.3km

03:46

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sant Pol de Mar – Calella Beach Promenade loop from Calella

14.0km

03:58

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Calella, Maresme, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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Las Torretes Optical Telegraph Towers

1. Circular route from Calella

2. Calella Beach Promenade – Les Roques Beach loop from Calella

3. Sant Pol de Mar – Calella Beach Promenade loop from Calella

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