An old watchtower, part of a series of defensive towers along the Malaga coastline, built to protect the coast from pirate attacks. It's a beautiful, quiet spot with a fantastic view of the sea. Just before the cement factory, take the gravel path uphill, which leads you through a small, landscaped park with fixed tables and brick barbecues. It's packed with Spanish families, young and old, grilling large cuts of meat with plenty of Spanish drinks and music. It was fantastic to see this!

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The Torre Vigía de la Araña, also known as the Torre de las Palomas, is a 16th-century coastal watchtower located in the La Araña district, east of Málaga. Built around …

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Elevation 60 m

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Monday 9 March

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39 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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

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1. Málaga City Hall – La Caleta Seafront Promenade loop from La Unión

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