atalaya

/ˌɑːtəˈlaɪə/
noun
  1. A watchtower or lookout point, especially in a Spanish-speaking region.
    • From the atalaya, the guards could see any approaching ships.
    • The old atalaya on the hill was used to warn villagers of danger.
    • We climbed the atalaya to get a better view of the valley.
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