The Interpretation Centre at Torre Sarrió
Information about the municipal museum space: Torre Sarrió houses the Interpretation Centre of the Watchtowers of the Huerta, promoted institutionally by Alicante City Council, the Provincial Council, and MARQ. This website is an independent civic initiative and is not part of the official administration or management of the centre.
Torre Sarrió and its attached house have been transformed into a municipal exhibition space that combines heritage narrative and immersive resources: interpretive panels, life-size sculptures, video-mapping and sound effects introduce the visitor to the life of the huerta and the drama of the Mediterranean corso.
The museography is by Rocamora Diseño y Arquitectura, with content prepared by the City Culture Department, MARQ and the MARQ Foundation. Technical execution is by Amazing Up — Ingeniería Interactiva del Ocio. The previous rehabilitation of the building was completed in 2021.
The fear of the huerta
This sculptural scene —a farming woman embracing her daughter as they take shelter in the tower— condenses the drama experienced by the people of Alicante's huerta during the most turbulent moments of the Mediterranean corso. When the bell rang or the beacons were lit, families ran to the towers seeking shelter from the Barbary raids.
The piece is part of the first-floor museographic route and reminds us that these fortifications were not only military architecture: above all, they were a refuge for the daily life of farmers, women and children.
Opening of the official centre
On 8 July 2026 Torre Sarrió opened its doors as the Interpretation Centre of the Watchtowers of the Huerta. Official opening document.
Video of the 8 July 2026 opening ceremony in which Torre Sarrió opened to the public as the Interpretation Centre of the Watchtowers of the Huerta.
Tour 360
Explore the monument and the Interpretation Centre through our three 360-degree panoramic scenes, each featuring its own studio-quality historical audio narration.
Drone Flight over Torre Sarrió: The Huerta and the Coastline
Historical highlights of this space
This aerial panoramic view reveals the strategic position of Torre Sarrió within the fertile orchards and coastal plains of the Huerta of Alicante. From this elevated vantage point, its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea and the coves of Albufereta and Cabo de las Huertas is clearly visible. In the 16th and 17th centuries, coastal watchtowers spotted corsair sails on the horizon and sent daytime smoke signals or nighttime fire beacons to alert inland huerta towers like Torre Sarrió.
- •360º aerial perspective over Torre Sarrió and the Albufereta coastline.
- •Proximity to the sea: direct visual communication axis with coastal watchtowers.
- •Solidarity alarm system: smoke by day and fire by night against Barbary corsairs.
Huerta Guardian Challenge (1594)
Test your knowledge about Barbary corsairs, fire beacons, and Alicante's defensive towers.
Can you become a Guardian of the Towers?
Answer 4 quick illustrated historical questions to earn your personalized digital diploma.
Learning Resources · TERRA Project
Official educational materials developed by Architecture Without Borders (ASF) and the TERRA Project for schools and families studying Alicante's defense towers.
Video Preamble · The Cultural Landscape of the Huerta
Introductory documentary by the TERRA Project exploring the traditional agricultural landscape, Renaissance defenses, and irrigation networks.
Introductory documentary by the TERRA Project exploring the traditional agricultural landscape, Renaissance defenses, and irrigation networks.
Special Recognition · Citizens' Gathering for the Towers of the Huerta
“In 2020 we joined forces with those who spent years reviving the memory of the Huerta Towers”
Since then, hundreds of citizens, students, and scholars have taken part in field visits, cultural activities, and awareness events to safeguard this heritage and champion the future Agricultural Park of Alicante along the Monnegre river.
Unidades Didácticas para Descarga
Learning Unit · 5th & 6th Grade Primary
Illustrated guide featuring interactive activities, fortification vocabulary, corsair history, landscape maps, and student field worksheets.
- Actividades prácticas para el aula y salida de campo
- Vocabulario ilustrado: taludes, aspilleras y piratas
- Itinerario y mapa de exploración de la huerta
Learning Unit · Secondary Education
Advanced study monograph covering regional territorial defense, 16th–17th century Mediterranean history, hydraulic engineering, and heritage conservation.
- Análisis territorial, geopolítica renacentista y defensa
- Ingeniería hidráulica de acequias y azudes
- Metodología de catalogación y protección patrimonial
Official TERRA Project Platform
Civic and research initiative dedicated to safeguarding, studying, and celebrating Alicante's Huerta cultural landscape.
Educational resources created by the TERRA Project (Architecture Without Borders / ASFES) for schools, teachers, and students.
Responsible public bodies
Institutional statement: The physical facility of Torre Sarrió is a municipally-owned heritage site managed by Alicante City Council, Provincial Council and MARQ. This website is an independent private cultural educational initiative and does not manage direct bookings or sell tickets.
Alicante City Hall
Culture Department. Municipal ownership of the site.
Visit official website →Provincial Council of Alicante
Culture Area and heritage funding.
Visit official website →MARQ · Archaeological Museum
Scientific direction and exhibition content.
Visit official website →MARQ Foundation
Management, outreach and school programmes.
Visit official website →Funding: European Next Generation EU funds and Tourism Sustainability Plans (PSTD). Guided tours by the Association of Official Tourism Guides of the Valencian Community.