Another set of cannons that were part of the naval defense of the early twentieth century. Today you can visit and see the canyons of more than 17 m in length, some impressive artifacts that stand out even more in the beautiful landscape and the beautiful views from the top of the Cabezo del Atalayón.

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LaraFY

September 26, 2022

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You have to take a detour to get here but it is worth it because it is a place with an interesting history and incredible views. The buildings are owned by the Ministry of Defense and the battery has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest in Spain. It covered the Castillitos and El Jorel batteries from possible attacks by enemy planes.

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Willem

February 1, 2023

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The anti-aircraft artillery emplacement of the Atalayón was built as a result of the 1926 defense plan, which envisaged significant modernization of the defenses of the Plaza de Cartagena and …

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