Torre Río Real

The Torre Río Real is a historic watchtower complex in Marbella on Spain's southern coast, built in 1575. Standing just under 11 meters (36 feet) tall with a circumference of 22 meters (72 feet), the structure sits right next to the Mediterranean Highway. Like many similar towers along the Andalusian coast, it once formed part of a surveillance system used to protect the region from the coast. Because of its historical significance, the site has been declared a cultural heritage monument. Today, you can view the structure as a testament to the region's maritime defense history.