Torre Ladeada, the 'Tilted Tower' of Algarrobo Costa in Málaga, derives its distinctive name from the tower's notable lean caused by deterioration at its base from treasure-seeking and stone removal. Built in the mid-1500s during an era of constant Barbary pirate raids on Spanish shores, this circular-plan watchtower was strategically positioned to monitor coastal approaches and warn of invasions. Constructed with raised entrances and accompanied by stepped access, the tower exemplifies coastal defense architecture and has been protected as a cultural asset since 1993.
