Standing tall on a hill above El Campello, on the Spanish coast, the Torre de Aguas was built in the 16th century as part of a defensive system against pirate attacks, dependant on the nearby Castell de Santa Bàrbara. Its cylindrical structure, with a 8-meter base and 10-meter height, was built with masonry. It is a testament to the historic struggles in the region that the then-powerful forces built such strongholds: a silent sentinel, standing watch over the sea. Today, the upper part of the tower has disappeared, but the rest remains in good condition. It still bears the marks of the ancient battles that raged around it.
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Written by Nik Frost
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