spain: peñiscola top sights & fiestas

14
1 SPAIN PEÑISCOLA-TOP SIGHTS & FIESTAS One Step Further Travel Guide

Upload: jackie-de-burca

Post on 05-Apr-2017

9 views

Category:

Travel


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: Spain: Peñiscola Top Sights & Fiestas

1

SPAIN

PEÑISCOLA-TOP SIGHTS & FIESTAS

One Step Further Travel Guide

Page 2: Spain: Peñiscola Top Sights & Fiestas

2 http://www.catalonia-valencia.com

Game Of Thrones Wrap Dinner AtRestaurant Carmen Guillemot, Peñiscola

Mamen and Philippe of Restaurant Carmen Guillemot with their guests - Game of Thrones director, producer, scriptwriters and main actors

Restaurant Carmen Guillemot, PeñiscolaReservations by phone: 964 481 381E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.carmenguillemot.com

Page 3: Spain: Peñiscola Top Sights & Fiestas

3

Game Of Thrones Wrap Dinner AtRestaurant Carmen Guillemot, Peñiscola A WARM WELCOME

Mamen and Philippe of Restaurant Carmen Guillemot with their guests - Game of Thrones director, producer, scriptwriters and main actors

Restaurant Carmen Guillemot, PeñiscolaReservations by phone: 964 481 381E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.carmenguillemot.com

Peñiscola is officially one of Spain's most beautiful towns. In October 2015, Game of Thrones was filmed there.

Discover Peñiscola's top sights and fiestas, to help plan your holiday.

Ryanair currently fly to Castellon, from Stansted & Bristol The airport is 51km/32 miles from Peñiscola.

Page 4: Spain: Peñiscola Top Sights & Fiestas

4 http://www.catalonia-valencia.comPeñiscola - The City In The Sea

Page 5: Spain: Peñiscola Top Sights & Fiestas

5Peñiscola - The City In The Sea

Page 6: Spain: Peñiscola Top Sights & Fiestas

6 http://www.catalonia-valencia.com

Officially One Of Spain's Most Beautiful Towns One of the aspects of Spain that I have always loved is how so many towns and cities seem to balance the old with the new. Known as the City in the Sea, Peñiscola is a rather striking example of this, with its Templar Castle and medieval walls that are enchantingly surrounded by water. The former Papal Resi-dence is also on the official list of Spain’s most beautiful towns.

PEÑISCOLA:The City In The Sea

Page 7: Spain: Peñiscola Top Sights & Fiestas

7

In fact in the province of Castellon we have three towns that make that list; the other two are Morella and Vilafames.

Historical Conservation Area

In 1972 Peñiscola was declared to be an His-torical Conservation Area, and in October 2015 it was used as a film location for Game of Thrones.

Rising 64 metres above the azure blue sea, the castle and city walls envelope gorgeous windy cobbled stone streets, which are throbbing with the memories of centuries gone by, but at the same time are home to lots of little shops. Walking along these historic streets of the old town of Peñíscola, you need to stop quite fre-quently to take in the breathtaking views over the Mediterranean sea.

Old By New

Although for many the old town is the undis-puted main attraction, along with the lovely beaches, Peñiscola has a large modern town, to cater for both residents and visitors.

Just as the distant views of the town are a contrast of the castle over the sea, so is the town itself. The old town contrasts with the new town, and the busy summer season contrasts with the quiet winter season.

Family Friendly

Of course the shallow, calm waters in such a unique and stunning setting make it a great destination for families. In case you’re not aware, Spain in general, is a very family friendly destination.

Like other Mediterranean countries, the lo-cals generally dote on children, and instead of feeling awkward in some restaurants, as can happen back in colder climes, you should get a warm welcome in most establishments for your younger family members.

Some foreigners have made it home also, but in comparison to the nearby towns of Benícarlo and Vinaros, there is a feeling of total shutdown in winter. However it is totally buzzing in the summertime, and the water is a lovely temper-ature in the sea.

The slope is very gradual as you wander into the sea, just under the majestic castle – so you can walk out for quite a while before you need to get into a bit of swimming.

Page 8: Spain: Peñiscola Top Sights & Fiestas

8 http://www.catalonia-valencia.com

Getting To Peñiscola

By Air:Ryanair to Castellon Airport - 51 km-32 milesThere's a bus service that goes from the airport to Peñiscola, click for timetables and prices.

Reus Airport - 132 km-82 milesValencia Airport - 152 km-94 milesBarcelona Airport - 213 km-132 miles

TrainsFrom Barcelona Sants to Valencia there's a good train service, that stops at the train station in Benicarlo-Peñiscola, which is closer to Benicarlo. Check to ensure the train stops there.

DrivingWant to avoid tolls, then avoid the AP7. The A7 and N340 take the same route. There are more trucks on the N340.s

Page 9: Spain: Peñiscola Top Sights & Fiestas

9

Peñiscola Highlights

Castles & Fortifications

Peñiscola Castle (Papa Luna)Peñiscola Town WallsPlaza de Armas (the Parade Ground)Artillery DepotSant Pere GatePortal Fosc (the Dark Gate)Santa María Gate

Natural Highlights

La Petxina SpringFont de Dins SpringBufador - natural rock erosion

Churches

Church of Santa Maria (Virgen del Socorro)

Hermitages

La Ermita de la Virgen de la Ermitana - beside the castle La Ermita de San Antonio

Maritime Life Sights

The Sea MuseumThe LighthouseLa PortetaFishing Port

Page 10: Spain: Peñiscola Top Sights & Fiestas

10 http://www.catalonia-valencia.com

Peñiscola Fiestas

Festival of Saint Anthony Abott-Sant Antoni Abat - 17th JanuaryThis traditional festival is held in honour of the patron saint of animals, and includes a rocession and blessing of the animals.

Peñiscola CarnivalFestival Date: Before LentA 3 day carnival, including fun, parades and a fancy dress ball.

Peñiscola CarnivalFestival Date: Before LentA 3 day carnival, including fun, parades and a fancy dress ball.

Holy Week PeñiscolaHoly Week sees the devoted religious processions in the old town of Peñiscola.

Page 11: Spain: Peñiscola Top Sights & Fiestas

11

Peñiscola FiestasFeast of St. AnthonyFestival Date: 7th April There's a pilgrimmage to the hermitage, 5km from the town. Then paella is served to all the people and the fiesta generally goes on for a good while.

San Isidro (Saint Isidore) Festival Festival Date: Saint Day 15th May A mass is held in honour of the patron saint of farmers.

Noche de San Juan (Night of St. John)Festival Date: Night of 23rd JuneThis is a big festival all over Spain. On the eve of the Saint's day, bonfires are lit and a ritual takes place of cleansing.In Peñiscola it takes place on the South Beach, and there's

plenty of partying also, plus habaneras - a Cuban form of music.

Feast of St. PeterFestival Date: 29th JuneIn honou of the patron saint of fishermen, a mass is held and there's a lovely visual scene when the sailors set sail from the port, with an effigy of the saint.

Main Fiesta Patron SaintFestival Date: 7th to 22nd SeptemberLots of events are organised in honour of the patron saint, the Virgin of Ermitana. The Queen is crowned, there are traditional danc-es and great firework displays. Watch out for the "Soltá" when calves are released into the streets and the locals run with them!

Page 12: Spain: Peñiscola Top Sights & Fiestas

12 http://www.catalonia-valencia.com

PE

ÑIS

CO

LA

-TO

P S

IGH

TS

& F

IES

TA

S

Get social with us:

Like, follow or give feedback:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CataloniaValencia

Twitter: https://twitter.com/charmscatvlc

https://twitter.com/jackiedeburca

Or send me a good old-fashioned e-mail:[email protected]

Page 13: Spain: Peñiscola Top Sights & Fiestas

13

PEÑISCOLA-TOP

SIGHTS & FIESTAS

More town guides coming soon...

One Step Further Travel Guide

Page 14: Spain: Peñiscola Top Sights & Fiestas

14 http://www.catalonia-valencia.com