
Peñíscola
One of the most popular tourist resorts in Castellón
One of the most popular tourist resorts in Castellón, 150 kilometres north of Valencia. A picturesque view of this walled town, also known as the City of the Sea, includes the Castle of Pope Benedict XIII (Pedro de Luna), which overlooks the Mediterranean. Visiting the castle is highly recommended.
Peñíscola has known the passage of several civilisations. In Islamic times it was known as Banáskula: rich in water, impregnable and surrounded by fields.
Peñíscola has often been the setting for films and television, most recently the famous series Game of Thrones.
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MUST-SEE
Peñíscola Castle
Peñíscola's most characteristic building. An extraordinary and must-see site that was built more than 700 years ago on the remains of an Arab fortress. Tickets can be purchased at El Faro or on the website.
Parque de la Artillería
To walk among palm trees, olive trees and lavender and enjoy the view of the bay. This is also the castle garden. The entrance to Parque de la Artillería is on Calle del Olvido, and it is only open during the summer months.
The walled city of Peñíscola, alleyways and gateways
One of the charms of the city is its old walled town centre. Peñíscola is surrounded by an imposing wall of medieval origin.
El Bufador
A hole in the rock caused by the erosion of millions of years of pounding waves.
Casa de las Conchas
This is one of the most photographed buildings in Peñíscola because of its characteristic shell-decorated façade. It was built and decorated by a local family between the 1950s and 1960s.
Playa del Nord beach and coves on the south coast
For swimming and relaxing. Peñíscola has a large number of beaches to enjoy the sun and the beautiful views. Playa del Nord also has a Nautical Resort where you can rent a boat or reserve a mooring.
Peñíscola Lighthouse
A characteristic feature of the town. Nowadays the lighthouse is the place where you can buy tickets for the castle and the artillery park.
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FOR CHILDREN
Travelling with the family means enjoying sporting activities in nature such as diving, sailing and canoeing in summer and hiking in the Sierra de Traumuntana mountain range all year round. You can take the tourist train and follow one of its routes or go to a concert or family theatre.
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GASTRONOMY
In Peñíscola, you can enjoy delicious Mediterranean cuisine with outstanding dishes such as seafood paella, rice dishes and fresh fish such as sea bream or sea bass. You can't forget to try the unique flavours of the local produce, such as extra virgin olive oil, artisan cheeses and local cured meats. In addition, the seafront restaurants serve up an incomparable culinary experience while you enjoy the breathtaking views of the Mediterranean.
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SHOPPING
Within the walled area, there are streets full of small boutiques where you can find clothes, footwear, souvenirs, paintings, typical drinks, and so on.
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HOW TO GET TO PEÑÍSCOLA?
You can easily reach Peñíscola by car, it is 132 kilometres from Valencia, 220 kilometres from Barcelona or 460 kilometres from Madrid.
There are also bus services from cities such as Valencia, Barcelona or Madrid, as well as a train station in Benicarló-Peñíscola. The nearest airports are Valencia Airport or Castellón Airport.