Torre des Garroveret is the southernmost watchtower of Formentera, standing on Punta des Garroveret at Cap de Barbaria on a cliff about 65 m above the sea. It was built in 1763 and is 681 m from the Far des Cap de Barbaria, so the two make one visit. The nearest town is Sant Francesc Xavier.
What it is
A watchtower built in 1763, the southernmost of the island's towers. It is a truncated cone about 9 m high. The tower was disarmed in 1824 and is a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC).
Visiting
Come at sunset, when the cape faces the last light. The tower stands on the cliff edge, about 65 m above the sea.
Getting there
Drive from Sant Francesc Xavier towards the Far des Cap de Barbaria and walk a few minutes east to the tower. In summer the vehicle restriction to the cape applies; the details are on the Far des Cap de Barbaria page.
Nearby
The Far des Cap de Barbaria is 681 m away. Sant Francesc Xavier is the nearest town, at the other end of the road to the cape.
