Torre de Cope. Cope Tower.

"Águilas as a modern city began to take shape during the 16th to 18th centuries, the sea, during those dates, had turned life in the city into a danger, due to Berber incursions through the coast, because there was a depopulation until the nineteenth century.

To defend against these pirates, the Torre de Cope was built at the end of the 16th century." (Source: Official website from Council of Águilas)

"This tower dates from 1539 when Charles V ordered a tower to be built in Cope. There is evidence that the works were finished by July 3th, 1576. The tower suffered several sieges which in turn left the city damaged and abandoned, the first of these sieges took place two years after its handing over. Four years later in 1578 the tower was destroyed by the Turks and was then rebuilt the following year. After several destructions and remodelings in 1702 a new repair commenced, this made possible the construction of a bigger garrison. In 1756 the tower modified its structure once more, its last known remodelling took place in 1801. In the 19th century as piracy disappeared the tower lost its purpose, which led to its abandonment and dismantling. Currently, the tower has been rebuilt according to its 18th century version, becoming a paradigm of the defensive buildings on the Murcian coast" (Source: MurciaTuristica website that website show you: how to arrive, where to stay, where to eat, and so on)

Cabo Cope. Cape Cope.

 Cabo Cope (Cape Cope) is the South limit of the Regional Park of Calnegre and Cabo Cope, with a length of coast of 17 km. It is one of the few natural spaces in the Mediterranean, of great environmental and landscape uniqueness in the regional and European context, which combines Mediterranean mountains with beaches, cliffs, salt marshes, boulevards and fossil dunes. The historical buildings and cultural elements present in the territory testify to the traditional use carried out in the area.

The protection of the Regional Park begins in 1992 when it was declared a Regional Park. In 2000, the “Calnegre” and “Cabo Cope” Sites of Community Importance (SCI) were declared, forming part of the Natura 2000 Network, the European network of natural spaces. The latter is also included in the “Almenara, Moreras and Cabo Cope” Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA), declared in 2001. Added to this protection is the marine environment adjacent to the Park where the area surrounding the Cabo Cope  crag is part of the LIC "Submerged coastal strip of the Region of Murcia".  (Source: MurciaNatural from CARM)

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Aguilas Port

 Águilas has always been a fishing village with a coast that is very rich in seafood thanks to the sea currents that come from the Strait of Gibraltar.

Although, since some decades, it has had a very remarkable tourist side. 

Aguilas

 Águilas is a town located at South West of Region of Murcia. It is border to Mediterranean Sea (South) and Andalusia (West).

Although the origin of the town comes from XVIII century, there are remains caves from Neolithic, cave panting and also remains from Romans.

It is a very nice place to visit for their beaches on summer but also on the rest of the year. 

Águilas is well known by its Carnival that has been declared as International Tourist Interest in 2015.

I very recommend to eat prawns from its coast and every fish captured from their fishermen.

The name Águilas means "Eagle" and come from Eagles Crag.

Geological History

During geological eras, Iberian Peninsula was emerged on different phases. The south east of Iberian Peninsula was the last place that emerged from the sea. So, Region of Murcia is one of the youngest land place at Spain.

On image, fosil sand that can be visited at dry riverbed of El Cigarrón.