Torre de Satarenya
Built between the 8th and 9th centuries, this square rammed-earth tower lined with lime was part of Serra castle's alert and surveillance network, relaying movements towards the Náquera area. Today it survives only partially, in a ruined state, and the original entrance is thought to have been on the first floor, as was usual in these Andalusi towers.
The Torre de Satarenya is one of the Andalusi lookouts that, between the 8th and 9th centuries, wove an alarm network around the castle of Serra. Square in plan and built of lime-coated rammed earth, its job was to warn of any movement towards the Náquera area.
Part of the warning network
These towers did not work alone: they signalled to one another and to the castle so the alarm could be raised in time. The Satarenya tower now survives only in part, in a ruined state. Its original entrance is thought to have been on the first floor, a common defensive trick: with no fixed stairway, it was far harder to storm.
A detail worth knowing
The tower is listed among the points of interest of the Camino del Cid as it crosses the district. If these fortifications interest you, the Torre de Ria and the Castle of Serra itself are close by.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Torre de Satarenya?
It is an Andalusi watchtower built between the 8th and 9th centuries, square in plan and made of rammed earth coated with lime, which was part of the warning network around Serra Castle.
What was the Torre de Satarenya used for?
Its job was to signal any movement towards the Náquera area; these towers communicated with one another and with the castle to raise the alarm in time.
What condition is the Torre de Satarenya in?
Today it survives only in part, in a ruined state; the original entrance is thought to have been on the first floor, a common defensive feature to make it harder to storm.
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