Peñíscola is a municipality belonging to the province of Castellón and is an authentic gem in the region of Bajo Maestrazgo. It has a great value of patrimony and a landscape that is proudly dominated by the Mediterranean sea that hugs its shore.
It’s on the list of the prettiest towns in Spain and offers a wide range of tourist activities making it one of the biggest economic drives in the city that thousands of people come to visit each year.
What is there to see? There are lots of points of interest in the town and it has a history tied to Papa Luna that you’ll get to experience and a city centre full of enchantment! We’re going to tell you what you need to see so you don’t miss out on the most important attractions.
To kick start the list we’ll begin with the tallest part which is the Castle of Papa Luna where you’ll have the most stunning views from. It’s a declared national cultural interest but you need a ticket to see inside as well as to participate in a guided tour.
There is a lot of religious patrimony in this municipality like the parish church of Santa María where you can enjoy some gothic and baroque architecture.
You’ll also find two charming hermitages: the hermitage of San Antonio and Virgen de la Ermitana. The last one you’ll find beside the castle.
Another few important elements that will help you get to know its personality more in depth is the Sea Museum and the Casa de Conchas (literally meaning shell house), one of the most curious and representative buildings in the old town.
What is there for children to see? Any plan you can imagine is perfectly child friendly, in fact, it’s one of the preferred destinations for families thanks to its wide range of accommodations on offer with all amenities included.
If you’re travelling in summer, taking advantage of the warm weather, we recommend you go to some beaches to enjoy yourself at. From playa del Norte (north beach) you’ll have some amazing views of the castle where you can enjoy all the services on offer which is what got it onto the highly sought after list of blue flag approved beaches.
What is there to see round about Peñíscola? This town has some incredible natural spaces that are very nearby we would recommend you visit.
There are some truly magnificent places such as the Sierra de Irta national park, where there are some interesting routes you can take with the family where you’ll discover the hermitage of San Antonio or the Badum tower next to the impressive cliff.
How do you get here and where should you sleep? Getting here is easy by car and once you’re in the town you can enjoy the best country holiday cottages to rent in Peñíscola and in all the community of Valencia.
There are lots of different types of accommodations such as hotels, apartments and traditional Spanish rural homes that are pet friendly, have a pool and are very close to the castle so you can easily kick off your tourist route in the morning.
