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Peniscola

Description: Peñíscola (Peníscola in Valencian) is a Valencian municipality located on the Costa del Azahar along the eastern ... more

Peniscola ... Mediterranean coast of Spain in the province of Castellón. It is presently a tourist destination for Northern Europeans in search of some sun.

Newest Review: ... people are very, very friendly. Many of them do not speak English but with the help of a phrase book and sign language they are always willing to try and understand and it can be very good fun. Accomodation standards are perfect and finding somewhere to stay is no problem at all and not expensive. Food is always prepared fresh and very edible, local sangria is not to be missed. I have been to ... more

... Peniscola now 3 times, this year I will miss it, but next year I will certainly be going back again. ...more

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Peniscola - a wonderful discovery (271 words)
by - written on 31/07/00 (Very useful, 201 readings)
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About half way between Salou and Valencia lies the small fishing village of Peniscola. The old town is built around a castle on a hill which juts out to sea. (The castle and surrounding area was used for the film El Sid.) Hotel and appartments line one side of the main road overlooking the sea and there is an abundance of street cafe's and shops within the town area. The castle is a bit of a trek to get to, all up hill, but once there the the views down into the old town are fantastic, it is open to the public and there are also gardens to walk around which are very well maintained. In September, around the 9th, there is a local fiesta which lasts for two ... Read the complete review