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Torre Vigía Manganeta

Torre Vigía Manganeta

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Torre Vigía Manganeta

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Location: Vélez-Málaga, La Axarquía, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

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1. Rincón de la Victoria Beach – Osborne Bull of Almayate loop from Playas del Palo

46.8km

02:43

150m

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2. Benagalbón Village Center – Torre del Mar Lighthouse loop from Real Bajo

57.9km

03:53

840m

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3. Osborne Bull of Almayate – Iznate loop from Real Bajo

43.5km

02:46

460m

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DakenH

April 1, 2025

The Torre Vigía Manganeta is a historic watchtower on the coast of Almayate Bajo, near the mouth of the Vélez River. It was built in the 16th century during the reign of Philip II as part of the Spanish coastal defense system to protect the region from pirate attacks. Raids by North African corsairs, in particular, made such watchtowers necessary.

The cylindrical tower reaches a height of approximately 8 to 10 meters and has a diameter of around 4 meters. It is made of stone and mortar, a typical construction method for coastal watchtowers of that period. Its location near the beach, south of Almayate Bajo and not far from the Vélez River, allowed control of the stretch of coast between Torre del Mar and Benajarafe. Today, the Torre Manganeta is protected as a historical monument and is part of the cultural heritage of Andalusia.

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Rinaldini

March 31, 2025

The tower is located on the right bank of the Vélez River estuary and dates back to the 16th century. Due to sedimentary deposits over the centuries, the shoreline is now 800 m high and partially submerged by 8 m. It is built of masonry and brick.

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Location: Vélez-Málaga, La Axarquía, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

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Torre Vigía Manganeta

1. Rincón de la Victoria Beach – Osborne Bull of Almayate loop from Playas del Palo

2. Benagalbón Village Center – Torre del Mar Lighthouse loop from Real Bajo

3. Osborne Bull of Almayate – Iznate loop from Real Bajo

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