Torre el Velerin, Estepona

Torre Velerin in October 2024 © Brendan Kehoe
Torre Velerin and its new platform in October 2024 © Brendan Kehoe
Torre Velerin and its new platform in October 2024 © Brendan Kehoe
Torre Velerin and its new platform in October 2024 © Brendan Kehoe

Torre el Velerin

Torre Velerin is named after the river located slightly to the west for the watch tower. It is a circular watchtower with single opening at high level similar to others in the vicinity.

Torre el Velerin, was until the housing complex was constructed in 2021/2 located on shrubland next to a small umbrella pine wood and could be viewed and accessed directly from the A-7 coast road. The area was a favourite spot for picnics with easy parking and assess to the El Velerin beach bar and the coastal path.

Since the construction of the housing complex the rise on which the tower stood has been cut away and replaced with concrete retaining walls. There is a convenient ramp up to a platform with a stainless steel railing on which to view the tower. Unfortunately the platform has not been maintained since it was constructed and is already showing signs of age with weeds taking hold. The railings at one side are only two metres from the tower.

 

 

Torre el Velerin
Torre El Velerin in happier days.

Torre el Velerin which lies close to the river Velerin pre 2022 offered one of the last opportunities on the Costa del Sol to view a watch tower in a natural setting. Nearby is beach bar Torre Velerin which is open in the summer only. The Malaga Coastal path has been constructed nearby.

Access

It can be reached from either the coastal footpath by climbing a few steps up to a platform or by connecting footpats from the A-7 service where parking is limited.

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