A trip to the guns that never fired a shot.........

Sunset on the bay of La Azohia

Our next wild camping stop was  on a stunning bay at La Azohia where we joined a few other motorhomers right on the stoney beach overlooked by another Moorish defence tower. 

 It was an idyllic position but quite popular with the motorhomers which has resulted in the residents being a bit disgruntled at the constant use of the water tap on the beach. 
Nevertheless, we stayed in the end for four nights, enjoying cycling along the seafront and the highlight being a cycle ride up the mountain to the massive defence area for the port of Carthenega.

 Built between 1929 and 1933 it never saw active service

Six massive guns still left high on the mountain

 

 

It seems the architects couldn't help themselves and created a rather Disneyesque style of fortress

Cartridge cases strategically placed as benches

These massive guns had a firing range of 35 km

It was a massive climb but well worth the effort!!

On the way we got chatting to a lovely couple Andy and Maureen who we met the next day for coffee

A perfect day for visiting such a fascinating place!