CostaDelAzahar
Peniscola
The most
well known town on the Costa del Azahar is Peniscola.
This
old,
walled, medieval town is situated on a small peninsular and features a beautiful old castle and a maze of
narrow, cobbled streets filled with attractive shops and restaurants. It has a thriving tourist industry and the fine, golden, sandy beaches are
both safe and clean.
Each
afternoon at the working fishing port, a fish auction is held where much of the fish is bought by local hotels
and restaurants.
The
hills above Peniscola overlook an unspoiled coastline of small bays and are particularly good for hiking and
walking.
Vinaros
This is
the northernmost resort with a pleasant seafront promenade, marina and harbour. The town still has a working
fishing fleet and is famous for the quality of its seafood, especially king prawns.
The area
is predominately Spanish, attracting visitors from inland cities especially in August, when most Spaniards are
on holiday. The whole town takes part in the Vinaros carnival held
in February, dressing up in stunning costumes.
Oropesa
Oropesa
is one of the most developed resorts and divided into two main areas.
The old
town features a beautiful castle and in 1379, its walls were fortified to withstand attacks by pirates and two
16th century watch towers still stand on the coast. The
old town features art galleries and many shops dealing in antiques and medieval artefacts. There are also the usual fiestas and processions in this lovely town together
with a variety of bars and restaurants
The
beach area boasts several fine beaches in particular Morro de Gos
offering many water sports and the still waters of La Cocha ( the shell ) and all of them have a reputation for
being both safe and clean.
The
modern yacht harbour offers full marina facilities and water sports activities and the town holds many fiestas
and concerts throughout the year.
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