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Geographical location: Located between Tarragona and Valencia in Spain, the area offers many points of interest. Indulge yourself with a visit to Valencia, a model of energy and daring, both architectural and cultural: the America's Cup infrastructure Music Palace, the Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium, the largest in Europe, heritage rehabilitated historic. Discover 'Las Fallas de Valencia and Benicarlo' 'the first fortnight of March. Discover Tarragona, ancient Roman city a World Heritage Site. Close to Port Aventura, a theme amusement park for the whole family. Not to mention the Ebro Delta, the largest Spanish rice, contrast total and sanctuary for thousands of birds, including flamingos, egrets and herons. All of these destinations you will discover the local gastronomy.
History: Peñiscola called 'City in the Sea' 'is classified as historical heritage. It is the flagship symbol of the Costa del Azahar (Coast of Orange Blossom). The city was an important port through which transited manufactures the colonizers exchanged against wine and olive oil with the peoples who lived in the mountains to the coast. The sites of Poaig and Els Barrancs provide evidence of the occupation of the land by an Iberian tribe (ilercavons) and their close relationship with the Phoenician merchants arrived by sea. The old Chersonesos (city name given by the Greeks), it is probably the Phoenicians of Tyre who settled in Peñiscola (VII-VI century BC), and soon after, the Greeks Zacinthos. Later will come the Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines and Arabs. But the oldest written testimony credible about Peñiscola ancient texts are Hecate (sixth century BC C) and Rufo Festo Avieno (fourth century). Since the year 718, when the conquest of the city by Tarik Peñiscola living under Muslim rule. Arab geographers talk Banaskula Baniskula or adapting the place name their alphabet. In 1307 Peñiscola again passed under the dominion of the crown after the persecution and the abolition of the powerful Templar Order. At the end of the fourteenth century, in the Western Schism already Benedict XIII (Papa Luna) withdrew Castle Peñiscola possessions of the Order of Montesa, and took refuge there in 1411 with his papal court. In the early sixteenth century, Charles V planned to strengthen and arm the fortress of the city because it was time to adapt strong military places (such as Palma, Ibiza, Mahon and Melilla) to new weapons and strengthen its defensive systems. In 1812, during the war of independence also called "war on French" Peñiscola stayed with Alicante in the hands of the Spanish, will be under siege again; this time by Napoleonic troops Severolli Italian General. If until the development of the city had been linked to its military importance in the twentieth century, it will be rather economical type of events, culture, tourism to mark their mark on the city. In 1922, we laid the foundation stone for the construction of the current port. In 1945, we begin the work of the harbor esplanade completely change the image of the city. In 1956, turn Peñiscola the film "Calabuch" Garcia Berlanga and in 1961, "Le Cid" by Anthony Mann, starring Charlton Heston. Peñiscola was declared 'Historical Artistic Ensemble' 'in 1972.
The Castle: This is the heart of the city, it is located on the highest part of Tombolo (rock headland in the sea) to a height of 64 meters, its perimeter is 230 m and its average height 20m. Built by the Knights Templar between 1294 and 1307, it was transformed into the Palace of the Popes Benedict XIII. You will walk in his footsteps by strolling through the bustling streets of the old town to the Castle where are held every summer in Piazza Santa Maria a classical music festival and a jazz festival. Under this symbolic monument, reveals the Historical Centre of the city, whose ramparts were built at different times, building his powerful impregnable fortress image.
Relaxation: For baths of sea and sun, the beautiful beach of Peñiscola palm-lined stretches over a distance of 6km. A specifically promenade along the beach, either for digestive night out, or walking, jogging, skating or biking. Discover the most wild and isolated coastal park of Serra d'Irta with its cliffs, coves and hiking trails, perfect for mountain biking, VTC. In early September, fiestas trace the history of the city to the rhythm of parades, marching bands and fireworks. The Ermita de San Antonio on the hills of the Serra Irta, a nice walk to discover the flora and fauna of the hills leads to the high place that beyond his spiritual interest, offers a magnificent and unforgettable Overview.
The Apartment: On the hill of 'Atalayas', beautiful apartment unique, functional and safe located in the Jorge Residence. Your rental very bright is very well ventilated, composed of a beautiful spacious living room, living room consisting of a sofa bed (2 people), its kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 with terrace, bathroom, large terrace with views panoramic view of the sea and the castle. Let yourself be lulled by the elongated lazing on the loungers while enjoying the magnificent views. Observers of everyday life day and luminosities offered by Hispanic life the night, and, in a calm Olympian. Private community pool. Garage. Elevator. Spectacular views of the fireworks fired from the Castle early August.
The "Marvelous Discoveries" of around Peñiscola:
Field trip to Ulldecona town in Catalonia. It is located in the Catalan comarca of Montsià in the province of Tarragona. She is a member of the Taula del mancomunidad Senia. Ulldecona has about 7,000 inhabitants, the city is home to an extremely rich cultural heritage. North of town, the cave paintings located near the Ermita de la Sierra Pietat in the Godall, and are classified as World Heritage of UNESCO since 1998. A dozen rock shelters include more than 400 figures depicting hunting scenes. Discovered in the 1970s, the old Levantine paintings over 8000 years are the work of the last hunter-gatherers.
A visit to the Arion Nature Museum offers the discovery of the "Millennials Olives", the oldest and most numerous of all the Spanish state, and probably the world. Four kilometers from the center is the Ermitat La Pietat dating from 1273. It enjoys an exceptional view over the valley of the "Foia". You will see the old Roman chapel dating from the 13th century, now converted into a bar and the impressive Gothic Chapel.
Other place particularly steeped in history: the medieval castle built on top of a hill, in a strategic location. There are more than 2000 years, the Iberians had installed checkpoints there. From the eighth century, the Moors built fortifications real stone and two control towers visible today. During the Christian reconquest, the castle was returned to the Montcada family, who built new fortifications and a tower with a circular base to protect the Moors attacks. In the thirteenth century, the castle was sold to the Order of Malta, which remained there until the nineteenth century. The inhabitants settled near the castle, moved gradually from 1274 to give birth to the current city.
The Orange Road:
We can not promote the heritage of Valencia without proposing a getaway built around an emblematic and ancient tradition, the culture of the Oranges.
Departure to Vila-Real, near Castellon, where our day will be two highlights.
We will firstly directly on a production site: Matafruit, which will be revealed all the secrets related to this culture. A video will explain the history of the citrus industry. Tools, old to modern will be shown and explained, true testimonies of a once difficult and fascinating profession. Then we will go to the heart of the orange grove where you will have at leisure to pick and taste the different varieties of citrus, and season leave you drunk subtle scents of orange blossom. In the greatest respect for natural and traditional culture, you will be disclosed production techniques such as grafting and marketing. To the delight of the senses, this tour is embellished with a tasting of various products made from citrus fruit harvested on the property, such as tangerine or lemon liqueur, or jam. Then we will enjoy a typical meal based on products of our region. We will continue with a tour of the Hermitage of Our Lady of Grace and the Ethnological Museum and ceramics, located in a beautiful environment. Nearby, the river "Mijares", we will understand why the Valencian Community now covers over 63% of the national production of citrus.
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