Torre del Castell

In Malgrat de Mar there is a public watchtower. The Torreta del Castell stands in the middle of the Parc del Castell and can be visited on the outside.

With a circular floor plan and originally connected to Palafolls Castle, this tower was built for defensive purposes at the end of the 14th century. During the 17th century, it served as a watchtower against the pirates of the time. In the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) it was modified to house a nest of machine guns and a coastal battery. Since then, it has been renovated several times, most recently in 2002 when the Castle Park was completely reformed.