The Tamarit Tower is a square coastal watchtower made of masonry with its corners reinforced with silars. It is located at the entrance of a gola that gives access to …

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December 5, 2023

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The tower was built in 1552 as part of the coastal defense system introduced by Philip II along the Levantine coast. It served to protect Elche and acted as a link between the fortress of Santa Pola and the watchtower of Pinet.

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December 28, 2024

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Nice tower on the busy N-332. The wide shoulder means you can still drive here quite easily.

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1. Les Escaletes Tower – Cape Coves loop from La Terraza

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2. View of the Mountains – Santa Pola Marina loop from la Marina

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3. Mouth of the Segura River – Guardamar de Segura Lighthouse loop from Santa Pola

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Location: Santa Pola, el Baix Segura / La Vega Baja del Segura, Alicante, Spain

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2. View of the Mountains – Santa Pola Marina loop from la Marina

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