Peniscola Castle
Castillo de Peñíscola
A place steeped in history that may be best known as the set of a 1960 film.

📜 Historic castle and town walls in Peñíscola, Spain.
🔍 Seat of Antipope Benedict XIII (1417-1423) and film set for 'El Cid'.

Why Go

🏰 Explore a castle with Templar, Moorish, and Ibero-Roman origins.
🎬 Visit a famous film location.
📜 Discover displays about its papal history.
🌊 Enjoy views of the old town walls and a decorative moat.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Some castle walls were added for the film set, not historically accurate.

🅿️ Parking

Good parking at the port parking lot.
Street parking near Platja del Migjorn.

Last updated 28 days ago

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