La Torre de Los Ladrones

The Torre de los Ladrones, also known as the Tower of Thieves, is a historic watchtower dating from the 13th to 15th centuries, standing on the western edge of Cabopino in Marbella. It rises from a square base and consists of a natural stone foundation topped by three stories of red brick and stone. It originally served during the era of the Emirate of Granada, and later, in the 16th century, protected the coast against Ottoman fleets and North African pirates. Today the structure is classified as a Site of Cultural Interest and lies close to the Artola Dunes nature reserve. You can visit the tower and its distinctive platform, where signal fires were once lit, and take in the picturesque Mediterranean coastline.