Torre de la Illeta (El Campello)
Historic siteThe Torre de la Illeta stands on the seafront at El Campello, north of Alicante — a tall stone watchtower built in the sixteenth century to guard the coast against pirate raids.
Why visit the Torre de la Illeta
It is one of the most prominent landmarks along this stretch of shore, rising beside the town’s marina and promenade. Right next to the tower lies the Illeta dels Banyets, an archaeological site on a low rocky headland where Iberian, Roman and earlier remains have been uncovered, including rock-cut fish-breeding pools by the sea. Together they make an easy, rewarding stroll with clear coastal views. The tower itself opens only for occasional guided visits, but the setting, the seafront walk and the nearby beaches are reason enough to come.
16th-century watchtower
A tall stone watchtower built in the sixteenth century to guard the coast against pirate raids, beside the marina and promenade.
Illeta dels Banyets
Right next to the tower, a low rocky headland holds Iberian, Roman and earlier remains.
Fish-breeding pools
Among the remains are rock-cut fish-breeding pools by the sea, cut straight into the headland.
Easy & rewarding
The tower and site together make an easy, rewarding stroll, with clear views along the coast.
Guided visits only
The tower itself opens only for occasional guided visits, though the seafront setting is reason enough to come.
From Alicante
El Campello is easily reached from Alicante, including by the coastal tram.
Practical information
- Getting there: on the seafront at El Campello, north of Alicante; easily reached by the coastal tram, and about 25 minutes by car from Alicante airport (ALC).
- What to see: the watchtower, the Illeta dels Banyets archaeological site, and the rock-cut fish-breeding pools by the sea.
- Good to know: the tower opens only for occasional guided visits, but the site and seafront walk are open and free.
- Best time to visit: morning or late afternoon for the coastal light; combine it with the nearby beaches and promenade.
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A tall 16th-century watchtower on the seafront at El Campello, beside the Illeta dels Banyets archaeological site, with sweeping coastal views.
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