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.

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