During a getaway with children in the Region of Valencia you shouldn´t miss Peñíscola, a beautiful coastal town in the Province of Castellón, also called the City on the Sea. In this article we are going to share some plans for your stay in Peñíscola with children.
A stroll though the old town
The old town of Peñíscola is worth a visit. With very young children it is worth opting for a baby carrier, because the old town has narrow and steep streets with cobblestones. Are your kids able to find the house of shells? This curious house has a facade full of shells, the kids will love it!
In the old town it is also worth looking for the blowhole. It is located in a cul-de-sac very close to the Museum of the Sea. Under the right conditions the sound of the air moving through the blowhole, can be heard through much of the Old Town in Peñiscola.
The Museum of the Sea is an interesting little museum to visit with children and learn about the history and seafaring tradition of Peñíscola.
To make the visit more enjoyable for children, there are two different routes: The Pirate route and the Adventure route. They are two routes that work with an app. With them you will enjoy a fun and interesting tour of Peñíscola, discovering its history and most emblematic places in a playful way.
Visit the Peñíscola Castle
The Castle of Peñíscola, called the Castillo de Papa Luna, is a Templar castle in the highest area of ??the rock. Children will love exploring all its corners, from the dungeons to its courtyards, going up and down its towers and enjoying breathtaking views over the Mediterranean Sea.
The ticket includes a visit to the Artillery Park; a botanical garden with palm trees and native flora of the Sierra de Irta Natural Park that also houses a refuge for birds of prey.
Visit the Sierra d'Irta Natural Park
If you like nature, you must visit the stunninh Sierra d'Irta Natural Park with a protected space comprising more than 7,700 hectares of land and 2,448 marine hectares.. There are several short and easy hiking trails to do with children. There are a total of 8 routes to discover this natural park.
Enjoy the beaches
On the Peñíscola website you can find a list of the beaches and "calas" in town. Playa Norte is one of the most family-friendly beaches.
Family friendly accommodation
If you decide to stay the night in Peñíscola, we can recommend these accommodations:
Aparthotel & Spa Acualandia: Located on the first line of the sandy beach, in front of the promenade and only 2 kms from the town center. Highly specialized in family tourism. The aparthotels of the Mediterranean Hotels Chain in Peñíscola are the only ones with 4 stars on the entire Costa de Azahar.
Hotel & Spa Peñíscola Plaza Suites: This hotel establishment is the only family vacation resort in Peñíscola. It is located on the first line of the North Beach of the charismatic city.
Apartamentos Tamarindos: Apartamentos Tamarindos Peñíscola is a quiet and ideal place to spend family vacations. Located in front of the north beach of Peñíscola where you can enjoy the Mediterranean Sea just by looking out the window.
Gran Hotel Peñíscola: The Gran Hotel Peñíscola is located between Peñiscola and Benicarló, on the beachfront, in front of the new Paseo Marítimo. It has 437 rooms, most with sea views and equipped with all services.
Aparthotel & Spa Acuazul: The only 4-star Aparthotel on the Costa de Azahar certified by the Institute for Spanish Tourist Quality (ICTE) with the “Q for Tourist Excellence” and by the Spanish Federation of Large Families with the “Family Tourism” seal.
