Torre de Las Palomas

Torre de Las Palomas stands near Málaga’s El Palo neighbourhood, on a white limestone terrace beside the Mediterranean. Also known as Torre de la Araña, this coastal watchtower rises in a truncated cone of reddish stone masonry. Its circular base measures 7.2 metres across, while the tower reaches 10.8 metres high. Local limestone, joined with lime mortar, gives the exterior its pale, weathered surface.

Built in the sixteenth century, the tower formed part of a defensive chain guarding the coast against Berber pirate attacks. A staircase leads inside to a chamber that could shelter four or five people and hold one or two cannons. Nearby archaeological sites at La Araña deepen the setting’s historical context. Well-preserved walls still carry graffiti, while the protected structure remains a distinctive landmark between Málaga and the sea.