Torre de San Vicente
16th-century watchtower on the seafront promenade. Inside there is a small museum about the coast.
The Torre de San Vicente is the 16th-century watchtower standing on the seafront promenade of Benicasim. Square in plan and built of rubble masonry, it belongs to the chain of towers that guarded this coast against attacks from the sea.
History
It went up in the 16th century as part of the Valencian coastal watchtower network. It warned inland villages and neighbouring towers with smoke and fire when enemy sails were sighted.
What to see
The tower houses a small museum on coastal defence and life by the sea. The visit is short and pairs with the promenade and the historic villas nearby.
- Then stop by Villa Victoria, in the Las Villas colony.
- Montornés Castle looks over the sea from the inland hills.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Torre de San Vicente?
A 16th-century watchtower on the promenade, with a small museum about the coast inside.
How long does the visit take?
It is a short visit, easy to combine with the promenade and Las Villas.
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