Torre Nueva

Torre Nueva is a 16th-century coastal watchtower located in the Málaga region, constructed in 1568 to guard Mediterranean approaches. The tower features a distinctive truncated cone shape, standing approximately 10.65 metres tall with a base diameter of 5.65 metres and perimeter of 18.20 metres. Built as part of Spain's coastal defence system, it served as a beacon to warn local populations of Barbary pirate raids, using smoke signals and bonfires to transmit alarm signals to neighbouring towers. Today the structure remains a visible reminder of Spain's maritime heritage and the strategic importance of coastal fortifications during the early modern period.