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Peníscola/Peñíscola

Coastal town

Peníscola (Valencian) or Peñíscola (Spanish) and officially Peníscola/Peñíscola, anglicised as Peniscola, is a municipality in the Province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain. The town is located on the Costa del Azahar, north of the Serra d'Irta along the Mediterranean coast. It is a popular tourist destination.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Peníscola/Peñíscola
Province
Castellón
Autonomous community
Valencia
Population (INE 2025)
8,774
Altitude
6 m
Area (IGN)
78.8 km²
District
Bajo Maestrazgo
Postcode
12598
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The essentials for getting around Peníscola/Peñíscola without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 40.3603° N, 0.4029° E

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
12598
Altitude
6 m
Population (INE 2025)
8,774 inhabitants
District
Bajo Maestrazgo
Province / region
Castellón · Valencia
Official website
peniscola.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Peníscola/Peñíscola's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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