La Móra Tower

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>La Móra Tower,</strong> built in 1562 by order of the University of Tamarit following a corsair attack documented the previous year, is part of the network of watchtowers that monitored the Tarragona coastline in modern times. From its promontory, it controlled a steep and sparsely inhabited coast, and allowed the population to be quickly warned with smoke and fire signals. The structure, with a circular plan and very thick walls, follows the usual model of the 16th century, with loopholes, a high gate and a height of about twelve meters.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">With the gradual disappearance of piracy during the 18th century, the tower was left without a defensive function, but the natural environment has preserved its isolated character. In the 20th century, the area once again had strategic interest during the Civil War, and a notable Roman sarcophagus in Attic style was recovered near the tower, today in the MNAT. Today the <strong>Torre de la M&oacute;ra</strong> is a prominent heritage element within the <strong>Natural Interest Area of Tamarit.</strong></p>