Torre del Blanc de Morell in El Verger

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The Blanc de Morell Tower is an old defensive tower in El Verger, built between the 13th and 15th centuries to watch over and protect the River Girona plain.

The Torre del Blanc de Morell, Blanc de Morell Tower, in El Verger, in Alicante’s La Marina Alta area, dates from between the 13th and 15th centuries and was used as a lookout and defensive point against raids from the sea.

Blanc de Morell Tower in El Verger: history and architecture

Built from rammed earth, the tower has a rectangular layout. It formed part of a network of rural fortifications and farmhouse towers that provided shelter for farmers working the surrounding fields in the event of an attack.

If you’re exploring the monuments of El Verger, make time for this historic site among citrus groves and old country tracks.