Torre Badum
A stout circular watchtower with an Arabic-origin name, perched on a cliff nearly 100 m high in the heart of the Serra d'Irta Natural Park, about 6 km south of the town. Rebuilt in the 16th century against Barbary piracy, it bears a coat of arms of the Kingdom of Valencia dated 1554. Listed as a Cultural Heritage Site (BIC) since 1985, it is one of the wildest viewpoints on the coast.
About 6 km south of the town, in the Serra d'Irta Natural Park, a circular tower looks out over a cliff nearly 100 metres high: this is the Torre Badum, a watchtower whose name is of Arabic origin.
A bit of history
It was rebuilt in the 16th century to guard the coast against Barbary piracy, part of the chain of towers that warned with fire or smoke when corsairs approached. It still bears a coat of arms of the Kingdom of Valencia dated 1554, and it has been listed as a Cultural Heritage Site (BIC) since 1985.
The viewpoint
It is one of the wildest spots on this coast: kilometres of undeveloped shoreline, the open blue of the Mediterranean and, on clear days, the silhouette of the Peníscola castle to the north. You reach it on foot or by bike along the park tracks, so bring comfortable shoes and water. It is one of the finest nature day trips in northern Castelló.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost money to visit the Torre Badum?
No, it is a free open-air viewpoint in the heart of the Serra d'Irta Natural Park. You reach it on foot or by bike.
Where is the Torre Badum and what is it like?
It is about 6 km south of Peníscola, perched on a cliff of nearly 100 metres. It is a sturdy circular watchtower with an Arabic-origin name.
What is the tower's history?
It was rebuilt in the 16th century against Barbary piracy, keeps a coat of arms of the Kingdom of Valencia dated 1554, and has been a protected cultural monument since 1985.
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