The Tower of Santiago

A monument risen from its ruins in the 20th century, Torre Santiago was rebuilt by Pedro Guillena in his eagerness to leave a legacy for the history of our land. The orchard of Alicante has 25 defense towers standing out of the 43 original ones that served the inhabitants of the place to defend themselves from the attacks of Berber pirates who plundered the orchard of Alicante in the 16th century. In Alicante, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain, you can find the orchard of this city. This beautiful region is full of natural landscapes and historical places that offer a truly unique experience. One of the main attractions of the Orchard of Alicante are its impressive towers, built during the Middle Ages to serve as fortresses for their inhabitants.

The Orchard of Alicante is a unique and impressive place, and its towers are a proof of history and culture

For many years, the Orchard of Alicante has been famous for its defense towers, which have been built with the aim of protecting the area from enemies. Besides serving as a defense, these towers were also built with the aim of controlling the harvest, since due to the hot weather, crops were vulnerable to pest attacks.

These towers are not only used to control the harvest, but also for food storage, as well as for keeping tools and equipment. Moreover, they have become an example of typical architecture in this region, becoming one of main tourist attractions in ‘Huerta de Alicante’.