Peñiscola Day Trip

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High cliffs on an idyllic beach, a castle built by the Knights Templar, and an exiled Pope. Get to know all the charms of Peñíscola and discover the most exciting chapters of its history with this excursion.

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High cliffs on an idyllic beach, a castle built by the Knights Templar, and an exiled Pope. Get to know all the charms of Peñíscola and discover the most exciting chapters of its history with this excursion.

Peñiscola Day Trip

We'll meet at 9:15 am next to the Oropesa del Mar Tourist Office, where a minibus will be waiting to take us to Peñíscola.

After a 40 minute journey, we'll arrive at this beautiful town on the Costa del Azahar. Are you ready to get to know Peñíscola? During the guided tour we'll walk around its most famous monuments and discover how Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines and Arabs have left their mark on this place.

From the old artillery park, we'll see Peñíscola's northern beach and Pope Luna's castle. After having the chance of taking some photos of its façade we'll enter the interior of this fortress. Did you know that a bishop went into exile here and decided to break with the papal authority? We'll tell you everything about the so-called Western Schism, a historical fact in the Catholic Church.

The route will also take us to see the exteriors of other emblematic buildings such as the Casa de las Conchas or the Church of Santa Maria, which dates back to the 13th century.

We'll also visit the Bufador, a hole that naturally opens up between the rocks and the sea, producing a curious howling sound. According to the legends, this sound scared away many of the assailants who wanted to take control of Peñíscola over the years.

The last stop will be at the Museum of the Sea. Photographs, drawings, old engravings, fishing equipment and other objects will allow us to learn more about the seafaring tradition of this Castilian town.

Once the visit to the museum is over, it's time to say goodbye to Peñíscola. We'll return by minibus and end the tour at 1:45 pm back in Oropesa del Mar.

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Duration

4h 30m.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish, French and other language.

Included

Transport by minibus or bus.

English speaking guide.

Entry to the Peñíscola castle.

Entry to the Museum of the Sea.

When to book?

You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
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Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

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Resertours / Excursiones Castellon

Corporate name: RESERTOURS SLU

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Pets

Not permitted.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

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Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

A - This activity requires a minimum of 6 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Oropesa del Mar Tourist Office.

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