The term 'enfilació' refers to the nautical practice of alignment, where two or more landmarks are positioned in a straight line to ensure a vessel remains in safe waters.
The tower was part of a network of coastal signals designed to help vessels avoid shallow waters and rocky hazards near the coastline.
Despite the rapid urbanization of Can Picafort into a tourist destination, the tower has been preserved as a historical site.
The structure is built from local stone, reflecting the architectural vernacular of Mallorca's coastal defense and navigation history.
The Torre d'enfilació is a historic coastal structure located on the northern shore of Mallorca in Can Picafort. Originally built as a navigation aid for maritime traffic, its primary purpose was to provide a visual alignment point for ships maneuvering along the coast. The tower stands as a representative example of early 20th-century coastal infrastructure in the Balearic Islands. Its construction utilizes traditional local masonry techniques common to the period. The structure remains a prominent visual landmark along the promenade of Can Picafort, overlooking the Bay of Alcúdia. It serves as a reminder of the area's maritime history before the modernization of electronic navigation systems.
From the pedestrian promenade looking inland with the tower framed against the coastal sky.
Visit during the golden hour to capture the tower against the backdrop of the sunset over the Bay of Alcúdia.
Combine your visit with a walk along the adjacent seafront promenade, which stretches for several kilometers.
The tower is located in an open public area, so no entry tickets are required.
Do not expect an interior tour; the tower is a historical monument viewed from the exterior only.
