The Plaza de la Axarquia formerly the site of ‘The Old Castle of Torre del Mar’ has had major reforms during 2021/2022. The original castle and parking area has been taken away and replaced with a stylish modern fountain set with flowers and attractive cobbled paving. The original castle was a castle fort which was the original centre of what is now Torre del Mar. This coastal bastion was once small in size and its purpose was to watch the coast and protect the boats that docked in the natural port. Over time the fortification got further from the sea due to the progression of the ground. In 1730 an important reformation was carried out. In this reformation, they added a second front made up of two small curtains joined to the artillery battery which occupied the centre and on the ends two towers which already existed in the old space. The castle also boasted the military building and stores, its second great function being the storage of agricultural products from all over the country, such as raisins, wine and citrus fruit ready for export. The castle of Torre del Mar was an emblematic icon which forms part of the history of the town.