Torre del Moro

The Torre del Moro, also known as the Cabo Cervera Tower, is a historic coastal watchtower on a hill above Cabo Cervera in Torrevieja, Spain. Located about three miles from the town center and only a hundred yards from the sea, it once served to monitor the coast and defend against pirate attacks. The cylindrical, trochoidal structure of rubble masonry was built in the 16th century as part of a network of watchtowers meant primarily to protect against Barbary pirates. The tower originally had a spiral staircase, but a thorough restoration in 1994 changed its appearance by adding a crenellated crown topped with the coat of arms of Torrevieja. The structure was declared a cultural heritage site as early as 1985. Today, you can visit the site as a witness to a long maritime history closely tied to salt production and the military conflicts between Castile and Aragon.