Batería de Castillitos
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Batería de Castillitos - by Management
Description
The Battery of Castillitos is a coastal artillery support fortification located in Cape Tiñoso, along the Mediterranean shoreline in Murcia, Spain. It was built and armed between 1933 and 1936 (under Primo de Rivera) with two coast guns powerful enough to fire a nearly one-ton projectile at 35 kms. It remained in service until 1994 and was renovated a few years ago as a touristic sight.
Access & Transport
The battery is located 30km southwest of Cartagena along E-22 then RM-E23 and 75km south of Murcia. The parking is a few hundred meters from the fortifications.
Instructions & Recommendations
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Environmental & Social
No environmental footprint and socially neutral.
Conclusion
Some interesting historical background and technical aspects but the main attraction are the views. Best done as an excursion out of Cartagena or as part of a Murcia & Valencia road trip.
Key positive
Superb views over the sea
Key negative
A little time consuming to get to
Suitability
No restrictions
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h
est. visit time:1h
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo