Vigía de Torremocha
Vigía de Torremocha is a tower in Ceuta, Spanish North Africa. Vigía de Torremocha is situated nearby to the military installation Centro Deportivo y Sociocultural Militar Infanta Elena, as well as near the beach Playa de la Bolera.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Playa San Amaro and Monte Hacho.
Playa San Amaro
Beach
Ceuta is an autonomous city of Spain on the North African coast. Bordered by Morocco, it lies between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Ceuta is one of the special territories of members of the European Economic Area: it is part of the Schengen area, but with specific provisions such as border checks between Ceuta and European Spain.
Monte Hacho
Peak
Monte Hacho is a low mountain that overlooks the Spanish city of Ceuta, on the north coast of the Maghreb. Monte Hacho is positioned on the Mediterranean coast at the Strait of Gibraltar opposite Gibraltar, and along with the Rock of Gibraltar is claimed by some to be one of the Pillars of Hercules.
Ceuta Heliport
Heliport
Ceuta Heliport is the heliport, and only air transport facility, serving the Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta, in North Africa. Ceuta Heliport is situated 1 km southwest of Vigía de Torremocha.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Foso Real, Ceuta and Benzú.
Benzú
Hamlet
Benzú is a small settlement within the Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta. It has a population of 1,987 according to the 2011 census, divided into two units with Ceuta as its municipality. Benzú is situated 7 km west of Vigía de Torremocha.
Belyounech
Village
Belyounech is a town and rural commune in the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region of Morocco. The city has many alternate transliterations, including Beliunech and Bel Younech. Belyounech is situated 8 km west of Vigía de Torremocha.
Vigía de Torremocha
- Type: Tower
- Categories: ruins and historic site
- Location: Ceuta, Spanish North Africa, North Africa, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.89932° or 35° 53′ 58″ north
Longitude
-5.29931° or 5° 17′ 58″ west
Open location code
8C7PVPX2+P7
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruins
OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=tower
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Vigía de Torremocha from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Centro Deportivo y Sociocultural Militar Infanta Elena and Fuerte de San Amaro.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Vigia punta del Chiclón and San Amaro - Acceso Escalera.
North Africa: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Curious Towers to Discover
Uncover intriguing towers from every corner of the globe.