{"id":1374,"date":"2025-01-05T18:28:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-05T18:28:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivepeniscola.com\/what-to-see-and-do-in-peniscola-must-sees\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T07:27:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T07:27:22","slug":"what-to-see-and-do-in-peniscola-must-sees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vivepeniscola.com\/en\/what-to-see-and-do-in-peniscola-must-sees\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see and do in Pe\u00f1\u00edscola: must-sees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Discover what you can\u2019t miss on your visit to the City in the Sea<\/h2>\n\n
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This list of the best places to see in Pe\u00f1\u00edscola<\/strong> will help you plan your visit to one of the most beautiful towns on the Mediterranean, making the most of your time.<\/p>\n\n

Set on a peninsula on the northern coast of the province of Castell\u00f3n, this town, dominated by an impressive Templar Castle, has become an idyllic destination for those looking to combine sun-and-sea tourism with more cultural visits. As well as a magnificent natural setting, it also boasts delicious cuisine, where rice dishes, seafood and fresh fish take centre stage.<\/p>\n\n

Pe\u00f1\u00edscola has plenty of interesting places to visit and, without a doubt, it\u2019s well worth a full visit.<\/p>\n\n

If you\u2019d like to discover this extraordinary spot with local guides and history experts, you can book the top-rated daytime or night tours<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n

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1. Fishing port<\/h2>\n\n

If you approach the Walled City through the San Pedro gate or the Papa Luna gate, built in the 15th century, you can head to the fishing port to see each boat\u2019s catch of the day\u2014when it\u2019s trawling, from Monday to Friday from 4:00 PM onwards.Located below the castle walls and sheltered from heavy swell by a huge breakwater, this port is, along with tourism, one of the area\u2019s main economic drivers. It has an important fleet of boats of all sizes, as well as an area for leisure craft.<\/p>\n\n

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2. El Bufador <\/h2>\n\n

Walking through the streets of Pe\u00f1\u00edscola<\/strong> you\u2019ll come across the Bufador<\/strong>, a huge cavity in the limestone rock on which the town sits, beneath the houses, where the sea blows.<\/p>\n\n

A few metres further on you\u2019ll find the Museum of the Sea<\/strong>, a small free museum where you can see an exhibition about life at sea.<\/p>\n\n

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3. The House of Shells<\/h2>\n\n

If you keep walking around Pe\u00f1\u00edscola<\/strong> along its seafront wall, you\u2019ll reach one of the most photogenic houses in town: the House of Shells<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

This house has a fa\u00e7ade covered in seashells, and tells the story of Aunt Justa\u2019s personal triumph over adversity\u2014its owner and a pioneer of tourism in the City in the Sea.<\/p>\n\n

? You\u2019ll find it on the beautiful Farones Street, number 11. <\/p>\n\n

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4. Pe\u00f1\u00edscola Lighthouse<\/h2>\n\n

If you keep climbing up towards the Castle, you\u2019ll find the fantastic Pe\u00f1\u00edscola lighthouse<\/strong>, next to the Castle, built at the end of the 19th century and considered one of the ten most beautiful in Spain.<\/p>\n\n

The inside of the adjoining building is currently used for the Castle ticket offices, but you\u2019ll find a viewpoint there with beautiful views of the sea and Pe\u00f1\u00edscola Castle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

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5. Pe\u00f1\u00edscola Castle<\/h2>\n\n

Entering the Papa Luna Castle, built at the highest point of the rock that dominates the town, is one of the best things to do in Pe\u00f1\u00edscola<\/strong> and an absolute must on your visit to Pe\u00f1\u00edscola.Built by the Templars on the remains of an old Arab alcazaba between 1294 and 1307, it was remodelled in 1411 to become the pontifical seat of Benedict XIII<\/a>, the famous Papa Luna. This fortress is one of the town\u2019s most iconic places and lets you take a real trip back to the Middle Ages.During your visit inside, you can admire the barrel vaults that cover most of the rooms of Templar origin, the Parade Ground, the Gothic Hall, the church and the papal quarters, as well as enjoy stunning views of the old town, the beaches and the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n\n

The best way to learn about the Castle\u2019s history and curiosities and avoid the ticket-office queues is to book this ticket<\/a>, which includes the full guided tour in Pe\u00f1\u00edscola with skip-the-ticket-office access.<\/p>\n\n

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6. Church of Our Lady of the Ermitana<\/h2>\n\n

As you leave the Castle you\u2019ll find the Church of Our Lady of the Ermitana<\/strong>, the town\u2019s patron saint and a centre of popular devotion\u2014an unusual Baroque religious building constructed in the early 18th century.<\/p>\n\n

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7. Picturesque alleyways<\/h2>\n\n

From the House of Shells you can take a route through the Old Town starting on San Roque Street, packed with souvenir shops and another of the most photogenic places to visit in Pe\u00f1\u00edscola.Along the way you\u2019ll pass steep cobbled alleyways lined with old fishermen\u2019s houses with white-painted fa\u00e7ades, balconies and under-balconies with curious tiles, overflowing with flowers of every colour.<\/p>\n\n

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8. Artillery Park<\/h2>\n\n

If you return to Santos M\u00e1rtires Street<\/strong> and keep heading down towards the sea, you\u2019ll reach the Artillery Park<\/strong>, a former military area with ramps, casemates and tunnels that lets you appreciate the scale of Pe\u00f1\u00edscola\u2019s spectacular fort. Thanks to its beauty, this area has been used as a setting for countless film shoots\u2014recently in Game of Thrones, for example. <\/p>\n\n

You can access this park with the same Castle ticket.<\/p>\n\n

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9. Sierra de Irta<\/h2>\n\n

The Sierra de Irta Natural Park and Marine Reserve, located south of the town, is the largest unspoilt stretch of Mediterranean coastline from the French border all the way to Cabo de Gata in Almer\u00eda, and is undoubtedly another of the most beautiful places to see in Pe\u00f1\u00edscola<\/strong>.In this protected natural park you can do several hiking and cycling routes that will take you to hidden coves and beaches between cliffs, and historic buildings such as the Badum and Ebr\u00ed watchtowers and the castles of Xivert and Pulpis.Before starting any route, whether by bike or on foot, we recommend stopping by the Natural Park Interpretation Centre to find out the difficulty level and all its points of interest.<\/p>\n\n

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10. Beaches<\/h2>\n\n

We can\u2019t leave the City in the Sea without taking in its fantastic beaches. The town has beaches and coves for all tastes, with the magnificent North Beach standing out, with a wide sandy stretch and almost six kilometres in length. Beaches to enjoy, of course, in the summer season, but also throughout the rest of the year. A true Mediterranean delight. <\/p>\n\n

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