It has Arab origin and was ceded to the Order of the Temple in 1166 by Fernando II of León. Several legends speak about the tower, among them they locate here the distribution of the Holy Shroud. Another legend tells that one of the inhabitants of the Tower was Fierbras, mentioned in Cervantes’ Don Quixote for being the owner of a famous balsam that healed all wounds. More information on the website turismogarrovillas.com
