Plans to open the historic castle in Torre del Mar, on the Axarquia region, are progressing, with the approval of a report by the provincial historical heritage commission of Malaga, chaired by Carlos García from the Junta de Andalucía.
The castle, known as Castillo del Marqués, is listed as a Cultural Heritage Site (Bien de Interés Cultural – BIC), and the newly approved report is a crucial step toward its restoration and public opening. The document states that the proposed transformation of the building into a visitor centre is in line with the protection and preservation requirements of such a heritage site.
The ultimate goal of the project is to restore and highlight the castle’s historical value. It will be presented to the visitors as a key part of the original settlement of Torre del Mar, shaped by its military and commercial significance.
The Castillo del Marqués is located in Plaza de la Axarquía and was built in the 18th century. Represents a classic example of a “defensive front” fortress. According to Diputación de Málaga, its walls are constructed from masonry and ashlar stone. Inside the castle, the rooms are arranged around a rectangular courtyard that once served as a parade ground. It has a staircase leading to the battlements and a ramp providing access to the former cannon area.
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