It was built in the second half of the 18th century and had the mission of defending the beach from pirate attacks, since it was used in great draft that the beach has near the shore to load ships with mineral, esparto grass and palm leaves.

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September 28, 2025

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Nice beach bar near the Castillo, where you can sit and have a bite to eat.

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1. Natural Park of Cabo de Gata – Chacona Cord Trail (PR-A 96)

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210m

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Location: Mojácar, Bajo Almazora, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

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1. Natural Park of Cabo de Gata – Chacona Cord Trail (PR-A 96)

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