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Why choose Peñíscola?
This region of Spain also known as the Orange Blossom Coast is as the travel writer Simon Calder put it 'the coastline the Spaniards have kept for themselves'. Known as the City in the Sea, with its Templar Castle and medieval walls that are enchantingly surrounded by water. In 1972 Peñiscola was declared to be an Historical Conservation Area, and in October 2015 it was a location for filming of Game of Thrones.
The Sunday Times wrote “How on earth has a medieval city all but surrounded by the sea, with a humongous Templar castle, magnificent beaches and a passion for food that keeps more than 200 restaurants in business, managed to keep itself out of UK’s holiday limelight?” Peñíscola is buzzing in the summertime, the long sandy beaches combined with the shallow, calm waters in such a unique and stunning setting make it a great destination for families. Peñíscola is a very family friendly destination, you will receive a warm welcome in restaurants and shops from the locals. It also appeals to youngsters with its ample nightlife with the many bars and clubs.
Peñíscola - Getting there/ Transport links:
By road
AP7 Highway (Exit 43)
Airports nearby
Castellon Airport - 45km/ 30 minutes drive (Ryanair Flights from London Stansted) (Other routes: Madrid, Bilbao, Porto, Rome, Milan, Brussels, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Bucharest)
Reus Airport - 100km/ 75 minutes drive
Valencia Airport - 150km/ 90 minutes drive
Barcelona Airport - 200km/ 120 minutes drive
By train
Benicarló Station - 15 minutes drive
Vinaròs Station - 20 minutes drive
For our top excursions and tips to personalise your stay, click here and email us should any be of interest:
Things to do & see
Peñíscola North & South beaches (with water sport activities)
Exploring the old town, cobbled streets, churches, castle, garden & museum
Nature
Serra d'Irta Natural Park - lighthouse, olive mill, wild beaches, cycling and hiking
Delta del Ebro - flamingos, oyster & mussels tasting
Ermita de Sant Antoni - there are many hiking and cycle trails from the Monastery in the hills
Parque Natural de la Tinença de Benifassà
Pantà de Ulldecona
Fuente de salud
Montanejos
Gastronomy
The region has many Michelin * restaurants:
Raul Resino, Benicarlo
Atalaya, Alcossebre
L'Antic Moli, Ulldecona
Les Moles, Ulldecona
Cal Paradis, Vall d'Alba
Nearby Villages & Towns
Benicarló
Vinaròs
Alcossebre
Benicassim
Morella
Tortosa
Ulldecona
Vilafamés
Alcala de Xivert
Sant Magdalena de Pulpis
Miravet
Terra Alta Wine Cathedral
Ribera del Duero wine region
Cities (further afield)
Valencia
Barcelona
Attractions for children
Jardin del Papagayo, Peniscola
Laberinto Peniscola
Marina d'Or
Valencia Aquarium
Valencia Zoo
Portaventura
Ferrari Land
