Torre del Moro (Torre del Cabo Cervera)
A coastal watchtower atop Cabo Cervera whose origins date to the early 14th century, built to warn of Barbary pirate raids. Rebuilt in the 16th century and declared a Cultural Heritage Site (BIC) in 1985, its viewpoint surrounded by green spaces offers one of the finest panoramic views of the sea and the bay of Torrevieja.
Cabo Cervera already had a watchtower in the early 14th century, tied to the old settlement of Cap Çerver. The Torre del Moro that crowns it today offers one of the best panoramas on the coast of Torrevieja, and is also known as the Torre del Cabo Cervera.
A little history
The tower was rebuilt in the 16th century, when the crown strengthened coastal watch against Barbary pirates: it relayed signals between the Torre Vieja and the La Mata tower in that warning network. In 1985 it was declared a Cultural Heritage Site (BIC), the highest level of heritage protection in Spain.
The viewpoint
Today the setting is the main draw: the tower leans over a clifftop surrounded by green spaces, with open views of the Mediterranean and the bay. It's a fine spot to watch the sea at dusk and a natural stop if you're following the coast southward.
Another tower from the same period, the Torre de La Mata, defended the salt loading wharf at the northern edge of the municipality.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit the Torre del Moro for free?
Yes, its grounds and viewpoint are freely accessible. It's a watchtower atop Cape Cervera, also known as the Torre del Cabo Cervera.
What can you see from the Torre del Moro?
Its viewpoint, surrounded by green areas and perched over a cliff, offers one of the best panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the bay of Torrevieja.
What is its history?
Cape Cervera had a watchtower as early as the start of the 14th century to warn of Barbary pirates; the current one was rebuilt in the 16th century and declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1985.
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