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Tamarit Tower

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Tamarit Tower

Recommended by 11 mountain bikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc Natural de les Salines de Santa Pola

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    1. Tamarit Tower – Santa Pola Marina loop from Urbanización La Escura

    35.9km

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    Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    December 5, 2023

    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 the lagoon of the Salinas Natural Park. For this reason it is also known as the Salinas Tower. Another name is Lagoon Tower.

    The tower was built in 1552 as part of the system of coastal watchtowers established by Philip II to defend the Levantine coast. In this case it would be the Defense of Elche, occupying an intermediate place between the Castle of Santa Pola and the Defense Tower of Pinet. Its function was to establish good communication between the two in the event of a Turkish or Berber attack. There is visual communication with the Escaletes Tower.

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      December 28, 2024

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

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        Old coastal surveillance tower in the Spanish east

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

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