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1. Cala Alcaufar – Watchtower of Alcalfar loop from Binixica

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2. Cala Alcaufar – Watchtower of Alcalfar loop from el Fonduco

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3. Torre de Alcaufar – Cala Alcaufar loop from Maó

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An Argentona

August 31, 2023

Many centuries ago, on the peaceful island of Menorca, the "Alcafar Watchtower" stood proud on the cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It was a warm summer afternoon when the inhabitants of the tower saw the glow of candles on the horizon. The rumor had reached them that the Barbary pirates were planning to plunder the coast, and they knew they had to be prepared.

The tower's bell began to ring frantically, and villagers from nearby towns rushed to seek shelter in the tower. The men and women of the place, armed with rudimentary weapons of defense, united in solidarity to protect their homes and their lives.

The Barbary pirates, with their black-sailed ships and waving flags, approached the coast of Menorca. The crew of the "Alcafar Watchtower" watched the enemy ships approach with a mixture of fear and determination. The voices of the villagers rang through the air, joining their prayers and whispers of bravery as they awaited the inevitable confrontation.

As the pirates disembarked and advanced toward the coast, the tower's defenders waited silently, ready for confrontation. The tower leader raised his sword and encouraged everyone to stand firm. The sound of the pirates' war drums echoed on the breeze as they prepared for the clash.

The battle was intense and fierce. The villagers fought with a passion that came from love for their land and their loved ones. Arrows and projectiles flew through the air as the tower became a bastion of resistance. The defenders used cunning tactics and their knowledge of the terrain to keep the invading pirates at bay.

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Location: Sant Lluís, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Watchtower of Alcalfar

1. Cala Alcaufar – Watchtower of Alcalfar loop from Binixica

2. Cala Alcaufar – Watchtower of Alcalfar loop from el Fonduco

3. Torre de Alcaufar – Cala Alcaufar loop from Maó

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