Castillo de Santa Catalina (Tarifa)

Spain / Cadiz / Tarifa
 castillo, abandonado
Castillo Santa Catalina is not actually a castle but an observation tower which was constructed in 1931 in an Italian Renaissance style on a small hill of the same name. The interior was simple, in keeping with its military use: barracks, lookout, offices, and kitchen.
During the Second World War the hill was fortified again,and a network of pillboxes and bunkers was constructed beneath and next to the castle which can be seen from the road.
In 1972-2000 the castle was repaired and became the control centre for shipping in the Straits of Gibraltar and a weather station.
It is currently closed to the public, after an interesting and polemic life, although many hope it can be restored and reopened. A project to create a visitor and exhibition centre was started in 2006, but work was soon stopped by court order due to the historic nature of the site.


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Coordenadas:   36°0'33"N   5°36'25"W

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