Piles

Few towns in the Valencian Community have a history as closely tied to coastal defence as Piles. Set on the Mediterranean in the Safor comarca, this small municipality lies on a low coastal plain south of Gandia, where farmland reaches close to the shore. The Torre de Piles, a 16th-century watchtower built to warn of raids from the sea, recalls the defensive network that once lined this stretch of coast. Today Piles combines a compact inland centre with a seafront known for its broad sandy beach and summer life, while Valencian remains part of everyday local identity. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the Valencian Community connects regionally.

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