The Odd One Out on the Spanish Coast: Torre del Puerco, a Square Sentry in a

The Odd One Out on the Spanish Coast: Torre del Puerco, a Square Sentry in a

Dig in with me as we uncover the peculiar charm of Torre del Puerco, an exception to the rule among the Spanish coast's round watchtowers of the 16th century.

Torre del Puerco, more commonly known as Torre Cabeza del Puerco, is an unusual square construction. Nestled in Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain, it's a solitary square watchtower, distinct from its round counterparts. Initially, it served a similar purpose, acting as a military observatory in the 16th century. Fast forward a few centuries to the 19th, and this peculiar structure found a new role, becoming a vantage point for tuna vessels. Here's the twist - it's still standing tall, boasting a better view of the sea than its round companions.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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