The Romanesque castle in Peñíscola is an art-historical monument from the 13th century. It was built by the Knights of Tempe on the remains of an old Moorish fortress. In 1411, the then pope had the castle rebuilt into a palace, including a pontificate library. Since 1931, it has been a historical monument.
Peňíscola is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful resorts not only on the Costa del Azahar, but in the whole of Spain. Whoever has visited it once, wants to come back here again. Nowadays, you can meet visitors from all over Europe in the streets of the town. There are plenty of accommodation, catering, sports and entertainment facilities at their disposal. Tourists come here mainly for the beautiful long beaches, but many are also attracted by the number of important buildings that the city abounds in. The historic center, interwoven with winding streets, was built on a rocky hill. The dominant feature of Peníscola is the Templar castle built in the 14th century.
