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View of Lorca

Great view over the plain to Lorca. And in January the almond trees start to bloom.

The tower can be climbed via an outside staircase.

Imposing defense tower intended to protect the shepherds against invaders from Africa

Vélez-Rubio is a town that has amalgamated cultures over the centuries. Its urban center presents a very interesting architectural ensemble, mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries. Although some of its neighborhoods retain the medieval spirit of the convoluted and narrow streets. On the other hand, its surroundings have a marked agricultural character dominated by fields of olive groves.

Torre de Copes was built in the 16th century to protect Spanish shepherds and fishermen from pirates from Africa. The unique tower is on the Spanish heritage list.

From the other side of the Rambla de Nogalte, we are surprised by a fortification on top of a hill. It is the Castillo de Nogalte, a fortress from the Islamic medieval era, located in the old town of Puerto Lumbreras and built during the 13th century.

The site where this tower stands was the scene of skirmishes, looting, hostage exchanges... and murders between the 16th and 17th centuries. The protagonists of these actions were Berber pirates and Turkish corsairs, who found a good anchorage and water supply here. For this reason, in the year Built in 1579, during the reign of Felipe l, this tower to protect the scarce cattle breeders and fishermen who lived in the area.