The tower of La Garrofa or Torre de la Mona is a watchtower dating from the 16th century, located in the hamlet of La Garrofa.

It is a circular tower 8 metres high with two loopholes, a sentry box and arrow slits on the upper terrace, having undergone several transformations over the years. It also has a small barracks attached to it, with a surface area of just over 65 square metres. It was restored in 2002 and is currently used for residential purposes.

It dates from the 16th century and belongs to the maritime defence network built to protect the coast of the kingdom of Granada from the danger of the Barbary pirates. The sector to which the tower of La Garrofa belonged consisted of the castle of San Telmo, Torrecárdenas, the watchtower of Perdigal, Torregarcía and the tower of San Miguel de Cabo de Gata.

Various historical documents speak of its occupation by two, four or five infantrymen or guards. During the War of Independence it was blown up. At the end of the 19th century, its remains were consolidated with a parapet and the carabinieri barracks were built to guard the coast. It later passed to the Guardia Civil until it was abandoned at the end of the 20th century. It was restored in 2002 and is currently used for residential purposes.