Coastal history
Under verificationSeven watchtowers on permanent alert
In the 16th century, Estepona's coastline was not a leisure destination — it was a live frontier. Seven watchtowers lit bonfires to warn of corsair raids. The system worked for centuries.
Siglo de construcción
XVI (algunas de origen árabe)
Número de torres
7 en el litoral de Estepona
Kilómetros de costa vigilada
21 km
Torre más singular
Castillo el Nicio, Padrón Alto
Función
Aviso de ataques corsarios berberiscos
From the 16th century, Estepona's coast was defended by a system of seven watchtowers that warned of Barbary corsair attacks. They still stand today, spread across 21 kilometres of coastline, and are one of the most singular pieces of heritage in the region.
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Full translation into English is planned for a future phase.
See in Estepona
These places hold part of this history.
Sistema costero
Torres Almenaras
Las siete torres distribuidas por el litoral. Sin itinerario señalizado, en estado variable. Hay que ir a buscarlas.
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Castillo el Nicio
La fortaleza árabe del Padrón Alto. Anterior al sistema de torres en seis siglos. El monumento que nadie visita.
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