Holiday rentals and apartments in Peñiscola

Visit the beautiful town of Peñiscola, without doubt a visual delight and perfect for tourists who appreciate tranquillity and listening to the waves of the sea, in the North of the Valencian Community, located in a privileged spot of the Spanish Mediterranean. In contrast to the old town are the new streets and avenues of the popular tourist area. In summer and autumn, the warm waters of nature are divided between the long sandy beaches to the north of the city and the beautiful coves flanked by steep cliffs to the south, a spectacle to behold. It's easy to visit with its family-friendly, family-friendly, family-filled areas that make it famous for the same. It is linked to the mainland by a sandy beach that was once swept by the waves during storms, transforming the city into an island of dreams!

Discover the holiday rentals that most appeal to you and choose according to your tastes, we have for you a wide variety of styles, colours, any of these will be perfect. No doubt you will feel at home and even better, with kilometre-long swimming pools in modern style, there are for the little ones in the house and for adults travelling as a couple. Enjoy beautiful terraces with direct views of the beach, imagine having breakfast on one of them and enjoying the tropical temperatures with unbeatable palm trees. Without a doubt, it is just the perfect place to relax after a full day of activities on Spain's most beautiful beaches!

Holidays in Peñíscola: The area and getting around

Visit the glorious Morrongo beach in Benicarló to the north of Peñíscola. The atmosphere is lively and perfect for families, but the level of occupation is pleasant, as it is very close to the town centre and the Benicarlanders themselves have made it one of their favourite places to take a dip, no doubt due to its fantastic fine-grained golden sand and transparent waters. As it is a beach linked to the very urban fabric, there is no lack of good services around it either, which allows you to escape to the sea without giving up the magnificent restaurants of this municipality. For those travellers who need adapted access, this beach makes it easy for them to get close to the sea. It also has a lifeguard post and information on the state of the sea, something to bear in mind, although its waters are usually calm, and therefore it is a great destination to go with the little ones, who can have a shower at the end to wash off the salt and sand, and don't miss the library, which of course is next to the beach!

Take a day trip as a couple to the west and see the waterfall of the seven beech trees that amazingly grew on top of a rocky mound. As you can see, the trees seek more water in the direction of the ground, overcoming the hard rocks. As the years go by, they die out because of their situation. This curious group of trees is just a few hundred metres from the Ordesa Meadow, along the path that is accessible to people with physical disabilities. To discover this natural delight, we can follow a classic route that takes us from the car park of the meadow to the most spectacular of the waterfalls, such as the Cola de Caballo, passing through such interesting places as the large, shady beech and fir woods, the Bosque de las Hayas, the Arripas, Cueva and Estrecho waterfalls, without forgetting the steps and the cirque of Soaso. All this always with the presence of the Arazas river as the protagonist and master of the valley!

Travellers and activities

For the enjoyment of our families, it is of vital importance to take a tour on the most iconic train of the city! You will get to know the colourful Peñíscola with total freedom and in the most entertaining way, and you will have 4 routes at your disposal. During these visits you will get an audio guide that will tell you the history of the corners that you will see. There are three types of tickets, for example one day, two routes: with this option, you will have to select two routes from the four that the Peñíscola tourist train has and enjoy the wonderful views of the coast. There is also a two-day ticket available, hop on-hop off, with this option, you will have unlimited use of the tourist train, getting on and off as many times as you want, for two days. The ticket will be valid until the end of the second day's service, and more. Don't miss this unique opportunity to soak up the culture and see every corner of this beautiful place!

Enjoy with your loved one a tour full of culture and nurture your love at the same time. Explore the walled city of Peniscola on a walking tour with a local guide, and enhance your visit with included entrance tickets to the immense Peniscola Castle and Artillery Park. See the filming locations of Game of Thrones in person and tour together one of the most captivating cities in the Mediterranean in a way never seen before, enjoy the charm of this walled town overlooking the sea as you retrace the history of the Knights Templar and Pope Luna. This walking tour includes the entrance to the castle of Peñíscola and the Artillery Park, and start your guided tour in the Plaça Llotja Vella in front of the historic Renaissance walls. All together with your guide and discover gates, bastions and the most emblematic buildings of the city. Stroll through the beautiful streets of Peñíscola and marvel at the landscapes and local architecture. Discover the traces of each of the historical settlers of the place, from Phoenicians to Muslims, you certainly won't leave this place without doing this!

Top 5 travel tips in Peñíscola

Visit the historic centre and walk along the Avenida Papa Luna, which runs parallel to the North Beach and is undoubtedly one of the best things to do in Peñíscola. With fantastic views of the beach and the historic centre topped by its imposing castle on one side, this promenade also offers you numerous terraces to have a drink, ice cream parlours, restaurants and shops where you can enjoy a few hours of leisure after visiting the most cultural area!

The beautiful Peñíscola has many beaches and coves where you can swim and enjoy something different with your family, as a couple or even alone, the most popular beach is Playa Norte, the closest to the old town, with stunning views of the castle of Papa Luna. With almost five kilometres, this beach has all the services and is perfect for swimming, as its waters are usually calm. Another of the urban beaches to see in Peñíscola is Playa Sur, located next to the port and with 300 metres of fine sand!

Without a doubt something we recommend you do if you go with the little ones at home is to go to the Artillery Park, next to the Calvario Bastion you will find this beautiful park, the only green area in the old town and another of the places to see in Peñíscola without a doubt. Located underneath the castle, these 20th century gardens were once home to artillery pieces to stop attacks by Barbary pirates, although nowadays, it is an oasis of peace with several viewpoints.

The Casa de las Conchas or Casa de les Petxines, located just a few metres from the lighthouse, is undoubtedly one of the most surprising buildings to see in Peñíscola. This house is characterized by its façade covered entirely with shells, which hides a curious history. More than 50 years ago, a local family, in homage to their love for the sea, covered the façade with native shells, which they acquired by exchanging tobacco from various sailors in the area!

For art lovers, we recommend a visit to the Museum of the Sea, one of the most prestigious museums in the area, full of many things to discover, is located in the Prince's Bastion, in the large building of Les Costures, and another of the most interesting places to see in Peñíscola. This free museum offers a walk through the seafaring history of the town and its people, thanks to extensive documentation and audiovisual material such as photographs, drawings and engravings, as well as objects such as model ships, anchors, amphorae and bronze hulls.