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The wachtowers

Spread throughout its 21 kilometers of coastline, Estepona has 7 watchtowers, testament of a defense system that lasted until the 19th century. They are the towers of Arroyo Vaquero, Saladillo, Salavieja, Padrón, Velerín, Guadalmansa and Baños. The last two are of Muslim origin, built between the tenth and fourteenth centuries. The rest were later built by Christian rulers.

Info & location
City/Province Estepona
Tower of Guadalmansa It's named after the river Guadalmansa which runs close by. Possibly built during the 10th century, although it had important modifications in the 16th century. Location: 36º 27 '05' 'N 5º 03' 56 '' W
Tower of Baños or Casasola It was built in the 14th century. It has a horseshoe plant and 15meters in height. The base was reinforced as it came to move with the wind. Location: 36º 27’ 42’’ N 5º 0’ 45’’ O
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