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Peniscola, often called the Gibraltar of Valencia, is a fortified seaport, with a lighthouse, built on a rocky headland about 220 feet (67 m) high, and joined to the mainland by only a narrow strip of land (Peníscola is a local evolution of Latin peninsula). Built originally between 1294 and 1307 by the Knights Templar, in the fourteenth century it was garrisoned by the Knights of Montesa, and in 1420 it reverted to the Crown. From 1415 it was the home of the schismatic Avignon pope Benedict XIII (Pedro de Luna), whose name is commemorated in the Bufador de Papa Luna, a curious cavern with a landward entrance through which the seawater escapes in clouds of spray.

Peniscola hosts an annual comedy film festival that draws Spanish and foreign actors and filmmakers and features screenings in historic venues. That the festival celebrates comedy is a natural fit; the city was the backdrop for Luis Berlanga's comedic masterpiece Calabuch.

 


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    Today, 23:31

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    Avanza el Plan de Accesibilidad de las playas y calas de Peñíscola http://t.co/j7rcOAwA

    Today, 23:29

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    Peñíscola cede la presidencia de la Ruta del Temple a Tortosa http://t.co/PwyteD7D

    Today, 23:28

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    @letva_ me iria ya mismooo!!! Ojala repitieramos este verano !!! I♥peñiscola

    Today, 23:27

  • linsch_

    @herzausgold_ ja, nach benicarlo, das ist in der nähe von valencia und direkt neben peniscola. Kennst du das? Wohin fährst du denn? :)

    Today, 22:36

  • anagomezasta

    el viernes me acordé de ti cuando pasé por Peñiscola !! @Maria28medina =D

    Today, 22:36

  • LauuSierra

    -34 dias para ir a Peñiscola, deseando ya irme de esta mierda y despejarme #ascaso

    Today, 22:36

  • SelmaGarciaLpez

    Mañana me ire de excursion a un hotel dos dias en peñíscola con piscina i buffet libre con los del cole

    Today, 22:24

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    Today, 22:23

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    Today, 22:21

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    Today, 22:18

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    Today, 22:18

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    NOTICIA: Peñíscola acogerá la presentación del HE-LE TEAM y su moto para las 24h de Montmeló. #descubrepeniscola http://t.co/XGcyn0tP

    Today, 22:09

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    Today, 22:04

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