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Pirulico Tower

Pirulico Tower

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Pirulico Tower

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

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

March 12, 2025

Running

The Torre del Pirulico, also known as the Torre Horadada or Torre del Peñón, is an ancient coastal watchtower located in Mojácar. This tower was built between the 12th and …

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

March 12, 2025

Running

The hiking route to Torre del Pirulico from Macenas Castle is short and easy, ideal for children. This route offers an excellent opportunity to explore the history and natural beauty of the area.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

June 2, 2022

Hiking

The Torre del Peñón or Torre del Pirulico is located on the rock that rises above the sea in the foothills of a cliff on the road that connects Mojácar with Carboneras in the area of Playa Macenas, it is the last that we find of these characteristics which, communicating visually with the Torre del Rayo, forms the coastal defense system from Adra to Mojácar. It was built during the Nasrid period (12th to 14th centuries) and was used in the Renaissance (16th century) as a watchtower.

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Elevation 10 m

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

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