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Tower of Guaita de Tavernes de la Valldigna

Tavernes de la Valldigna, La Safor, Valencia

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Tower of Guaita de Tavernes de la Valldigna

Monument · Tavernes de la Valldigna, La Safor, Valencia

The Torre de Guaita is a circular watchtower with defensive features, located next to the beach of Tavernes de la Valldigna. It dates from the 17th century and formed part of the network of coastal watchtowers built to defend against attacks by Barbary pirates along the Mediterranean coast. Its silhouette was depicted on the municipality's coat of arms, according to the 1953 report of the Real Academia de la Historia, which records it as one of its distinctive elements.

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