Urban Beaches
Peñíscola’s most famous beach, the first that comes to mind, is Playa Norte. Its 5.5 kilometres of fine sand start at the foot of the Castle and run along Avenida Papa Luna until it reaches the neighbouring town of Benicarló.
The North Beach has different Quality certificates, ISO and AENOR, as well as the Q for Tourist Quality, SICTED and the Blue Flag. This is due to all the services it has, as well as, naturally, the quality of its sand and the cleanliness of its waters.
But in addition to the aforementioned North Beach, there are others that are less well known but no less recommended.
The South Beach, located next to the Fishing Port, measures 650 metres and its main attraction is the tranquillity of its waters due to the wall formed by the breakwater. It also has different services such as an accessible point, showers and a play area. The South beach has had Blue Flag certification for some years now. Next to the South beach, and separated by a small breakwater, is the cinematic Playa de las Viudas, where Professor Hamilton appeared in Luis García Berlanga’s ‘Calabuch’.
Natural Beaches and Coves
Finally, following the road that leads to the Sierra de Irta Natural Park, and after passing the Badum Tower, we come across two treasures: Pebret Beach and Russo Beach. They are easy to find, as next to them there is an old building known as the Carabineros’ hut, which has now been restored. A parking area and picnic areas have been set up on this beach. It is the ideal place to spend a whole day with the family enjoying nature, the sea, clean sand and crystal clear waters.
Before and after these beaches there are more inaccessible, non-urban coves. These are small natural coves.
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