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Pirulico Tower – Torre del Pirulico loop from Macenas

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Pirulico Tower – Torre del Pirulico loop from Macenas

Moderate

4.7

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Pirulico Tower – Torre del Pirulico loop from Macenas

02:26

8.54km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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1.93 km

Pirulico Tower

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The Torre del Pirulico, also known as the Torre Horadada or Torre del Peñón, is an ancient coastal watchtower located in Mojácar. This tower was built between the 12th and 14th centuries during the Nasrid period and was used to warn the population of threats from the sea, especially pirate attacks.

The tower has a truncated cone shape and stands 10 meters high. At its base, there is an arch that allows one to pass through it, giving it its name Torre Horadada. Entrance is through a door located approximately 7 meters high, accessible via a fixed metal staircase. From the tower's roof, one can enjoy stunning views of the sea and the surrounding landscape.

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3.89 km

Playa del Sombrerico

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5.31 km

Torre del Pirulico

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View of La Torre del Peñón or Torre del Pirulico is located on the rock that rises above the sea in the foothills of a cliff on the road that connects Mojácar with Carboneras in the area of Playa Macenas, it is the last one that we find of these characteristics that, communicating visually with the Torre del Rayo, make up the coastal defense system from Adra to Mojácar. It was built during the Nasrid period (12th to 14th centuries) and was used in the Renaissance (16th century) as a watchtower.

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5.79 km

Viewpoint

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Beautiful views and picnic tables.

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5.80 km

Steep Climb with Views

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5.83 km

View of Mojácar and the Coast

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6.98 km

Torre del Pirulico

Highlight • Monument

The Torre del Peñón or Torre del Pirulico is located on the rock that rises above the sea in the foothills of a cliff on the road that connects Mojácar with Carboneras in the area of Playa Macenas, it is the last that we find of these characteristics which, communicating visually with the Torre del Rayo, forms the coastal defense system from Adra to Mojácar. It was built during the Nasrid period (12th to 14th centuries) and was used in the Renaissance (16th century) as a watchtower.

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7.86 km

Playa Bonita

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There is a separate area reserved for dogs.

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8.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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7.86 km

673 m

Surfaces

6.07 km

2.24 km

126 m

< 100 m

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Pirulico Tower – Torre del Pirulico loop from Macenas

Pirulico Tower

Playa del Sombrerico

Torre del Pirulico

Viewpoint

Steep Climb with Views

View of Mojácar and the Coast

Torre del Pirulico

Playa Bonita

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