Playa del Moro

Nach laaaanger Autobahnfahrt haben wir wieder die Küste erreicht! Morgen mehr auf diesem Kanal😉
Heute mussten mal wieder die Räder aus der Heckgarage "befreit" werden!😉
Wir haben eine kleine Bergtour gemacht. Stärkung in einer kleinen Tapas Bar war ebenfalls inklusive 😃
Morgen geht's zum Strand 🌊☀️Read more

After a huge breakfast at the Hostel/Hotel, I headed out to see the town. The hostel makes fresh baked bread.

First up was the Peniscola Castle which is why is the star of town. Prior to a castle, called Baniskula from 11th century AD, and has been described as a Moorish castle overlooking the sea. In 1229, Baniskula was transferred to James I of Aragon after the mayor of the town signed a peace treaty.

The current castle was designed by the Knights Templar who planned to develop a kingdom centered on Peniscola. The castle is much like other Templar fortifications, the castle was laid out around an inner ward and possessed a chapel. Per materials, Architectural features included barrel vaulting and round arches. You can see the Templar cross around the castle and it remains intact.

Some changes were made when Antipope Benedict XII wanted to use it as a papal residence in early 15th century.

The castle was involved in several conflicts including the Spanish succession and Peninsula War.

The castle was renovated in 2018 and then opened to tourists

Beautiful castle with simple interiors. There is a room dedicated to telling the story about Benedict and his poisoning.

Kind of crowded and so I had to take a patience pill a few times. So many tour groups a d I was worried about them as they went down the stone stairs.Read more