An almost vanished ruin on the cliffs of Contrada Guardiola: the remains of a 16th-century coastal watchtower once linking Torre Specchia Grande and Porto Novaglie.
Today the specialist source describes state-owned ruins in severe decay, almost completely disappeared. Treat this as a historical landscape stop rather than a monument to explore.
What remains is mainly part of the circular battered base; much of what was visible in the 20th century has disappeared.
Do not expect an intact or visitable tower.
The tower stood in Corsano less than 50 m from the sea on a high exposed cliff.
Do not approach cliff edges to search for remains.
It belonged to the 16th-century defence network; a 1587 document concerns recovery of construction costs.
Part of the Kingdom of Naples coastal warning system.
Documents also use Cala di Rio, Torre del Rio and Bosaro/Boraro.
Different names refer to the same old watchtower.
It communicated with Torre Specchia Grande to the north and Porto Novaglie to the south.
Combine with Torre Specchia Grande.
The specialist source describes the remains as state-owned and abandoned.
Do not treat lack of fencing as permission to climb on ruins.
The surrounding panorama is more important today than the small surviving remains.
Use safe public viewpoints away from the cliff edge.
Suitable only as a short history stop, not a play area.
Keep children away from cliffs and loose stone.
No dedicated accessible route or official car park has been verified.
Torre Specchia Grande is easier for a historical stop.
Closed shoes, water, hat, sunscreen and a charged phone if walking.
No climbing on ruins or off-trail exploration.
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