It is one of many defense towers commissioned by the Gran i General Consell during the 16th century to counter Barbary pirate raids.
The tower is locally referred to as 'Sa Torre de ses Animes' (Tower of the Souls) due to a local legend regarding the spirits of soldiers who died protecting the coast.
The structure relies on the 'pedra en sec' (dry stone) construction technique, a traditional Mallorcan building method recognized by UNESCO.
The tower historically utilized smoke signals by day and fire signals by night to communicate with nearby watchtowers like Torre de Cala en Basset.
It was restored in the mid-20th century to prevent total collapse after falling into disuse post-19th century.
Torre del Verger, also known as Sa Torre des Verger, is a historic stone watchtower situated on a cliff edge in the Tramuntana mountain range of Mallorca. Built in 1579, the tower was originally part of a coastal surveillance network designed to alert local settlements to pirate incursions. It is a cylindrical structure constructed from local dry stone, featuring a defensive parapet at the top. The interior contains a steep, narrow stone staircase leading to the roof platform. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, offering clear sightlines toward the coastline of Banyalbufar. The site remains a publicly accessible open-air historical viewpoint. Its strategic location was critical for communication between neighboring towers along the island's western flank.
From the road side looking back at the tower with the sea and mountain cliffs in the background.
Wear footwear with high-traction soles, as the surrounding rock paths are uneven and can be slippery.
Bring a windbreaker, as the exposed cliffside location experiences constant coastal gusts.
Parking is extremely limited; arrive early to secure a spot at the small pull-off area.
Do not attempt to climb the exterior stone walls; they are fragile and pose a significant fall risk.
