Torre del Arroyo del Lobo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Torre del Arroyo del Lobo |
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| Location | Algeciras, Spain |
| Official name: Torre del Arroyo del Lobo | |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1985 |
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The Torre del Arroyo del Lobo is an old, ruined tower near Algeciras, Spain. It was built a long time ago, during the Middle Ages. Its main job was to protect the coast.
This tower is found in a place called the cove of Getares. It watched over the coastline between Punta Carnero and Punta de San García. This area is located between the cities of Algeciras and Tarifa. The tower was part of a bigger defense system for the Strait of Gibraltar. This strait is a very important narrow waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
About the Tower
The Torre del Arroyo del Lobo stands 76.3 meters (about 250 feet) above the sea. It is also about 935 meters (about 3,068 feet) away from the coast. A river called Río Pícaro flows nearby.
The tower has a rectangular shape. Its longest side is about 2.4 meters (8 feet) long. When it was first built, the tower was probably about 13 meters (43 feet) tall. Today, it is in ruins and only stands about six meters (20 feet) high. Inside, the tower had two floors and a basement. You could reach these levels using stairs.
Protecting History
In 1985, the Torre del Arroyo del Lobo became a protected site. It is now known as a Bien de Interés Cultural. This Spanish term means "Property of Cultural Interest." It is a special title given to important historical and artistic places in Spain. This helps make sure the tower is preserved for future generations.
See also
In Spanish: Torre del Arroyo del Lobo para niños
