Peniscola, also caled "The City in the Sea" or "The Gibraltar of Valencia" is a picturesque Mediterranean coastal town located 145 kilometers north of Valencia, on the Costa del Azahar, Castellon province, Valencian community, Spain. In addition to the long beautiful long sandy beaches, the most important attraction is the old town with a magnificent castle in which some scenes of the Game of Thrones series were filmed. The Castillo de Peñíscola was built in 1307 by Knights Templar on a former Moorish fortress and was later renamed as a Pope Palace by Benedict XIII (Pope Papa Luna).
Peniscola has beautiful long sandy calm beaches, perfect for swimming and sunbathing. The beaches have been awarded with a Blue Flag for their cleanliness.
With around 300 sunny days a year, Peniscola is a perfect place for those who want to combine sun, sea, beach and sightseeing.
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