The Torre Moya, or Torre Gorda (Fat Tower) in Benajarafe dates from the 18th century and was built to keep a lookout for pirates who were a constant threat to coastal towns. It is the largest tower along the Málaga coast.
![Fat Tower, Benajarafe](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.nerjarob.es/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fat-Tower-Benajarafe-Z62_4601-April-09-2024.webp?media=1725524580)
This tower stands on a hill about 15 metres above sea level and immediately next to the N-340. It is a typical hoof tower, with a semi-circular front (normal) but with a more rectangular rear section. First one I have seen like this. I also had a rectangular pizza for the first time…
![Fat Tower, Benajarafe 2](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.nerjarob.es/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fat-Tower-Benajarafe-Z62_4606-April-09-2024.webp?media=1725524580)
![Fat Tower, Benajarafe 3](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.nerjarob.es/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fat-Tower-Benajarafe-Z62_4607-April-09-2024.webp?media=1725524580)
![Fat Tower, Benajarafe 5](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.nerjarob.es/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fat-Tower-Benajarafe-Z62_4610-April-09-2024.webp?media=1725524580)
Views from Torre Gorda
![Fat Tower, Benajarafe view](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.nerjarob.es/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fat-Tower-Benajarafe-Z62_4614-April-09-2024.webp?media=1725524580)
![view to the sea, Fat Tower, Benajarafe](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.nerjarob.es/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fat-Tower-views-Benajarafe-Z62_4612-April-09-2024.webp?media=1725524580)