Torre Tavira, Andalucia, Spain

5dustythoughts 5:00 PM Jun 7, 2022

Incredible experience
This tower is an absolute must-see experience in Cádiz. It's the tallest watchtower in a city known for its watchtowers, and it provides gorgeous views from the top. Climb to the top of the tower for a stunning 360-degree view of the city, going all the way to the water. Book a tour with a guide so you can get the full history of the tower and the region, and be sure to book in advance, as tours can fill up quickly. Be sure to prebook for the obscura tour as well.

5156kevanp 5:00 PM Jan 6, 2020

Knowledgeable guides reveal Cadiz using camera obscura at Torre Tavira
Beautiful sunny Sunday and after the climb up the stairs the visit to the Torre Tavira was a great experience. I was well served by the watchtower staff on the previous day’s visit as they provided me with a time slot for the next day. This suited well as our cruise ship Nieuw Statendam was in port overnight. The fee was minimal as I recall and going to the terrace provided views all around the horizon. The guide who presented and operated the camera obscura was knowledgeable, pleasant and bilingual if not multilingual, and her presentation was well paced and not hurried, despite the obviously filled time slots. As a retired master mariner I was pleased that the watchtower and the camera obscura has received such care and attention. It maintains a very important historical connection to the maritime commerce and the people who benefited from it. Make time to view the displays at the two museum rooms in the tower as well. Note that the nature of the watchtower is that the stairs are steep and narrow with small landings.