This watchtower, documented since 1497, is about 25 metres high, with a truncated cone shape, 9 metres high and a basal circumference of 23.4 metres. It is visible from the 340 national road towards Málaga.
Its construction responded to the need for border protection after the conquest, functioning as a territorial marker and defensive element. Together with the tower of Calaceite and the towers of the lower castle (now a lighthouse), it protected the coast of Torrox from Berber pirate attacks, especially during the reigns of Charles I, Philip I and Charles III.
The tower stands out for its sober design, typical of the period, built mainly in masonry, with stone reinforcements at the corners. Its interior structure has two floors: the upper floor was used as a hearth, equipped with a fireplace and cupboard. The roof has a parapet and sometimes turrets with loopholes covered with Arabic tiles.
Although its origin dates back to the 15th century, it was reformed in the 18th century, adopting the appearance it retains today.