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Torre Picada is one of the biggest towers on Mallorca. On May 11th, 1561 1.500 muslim pirates in 22 boats appeared at the beach of Port de Soller and they prepared to attack the rich city of Soller after their ravage at Andratx, Valldemossa, Alcudia und Pollenca. Soller had been attacked by pirates before but had never been conquered. In a very rush, the inhabitants of the city formed a troup of 800 volounteers leaded by only two expierienced soldiers. After a raging battle the inhabitants succeeded to repel the pirates to the sea, finally. The tower was built only after the pirates' attack of 1561 and since then, Soller has never been attacked any more. How to get there: In Port de Soller turn into C/ ANTONI MONTIS (third resp. fourth lane right direction SA FIGUERA). After some 100 meters you will find PARKING MUNICIPAL at the left, or drive 100 meters further to PLACA DELS REIS DE MALLORCA. At the time being, there are street works but we found parking space every day. If you even want to walk some steps less you can drive to the coordinates given above. We do not recommend to drive further up although the street is not prohibited.
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