Saturday
Morning in Valencia before heading east
City of Arts and Sciences before leaving for points east
Sidewalk in Peniscola
Locally know as The City in the Sea
Built as a fortified seaport on the Mediterranean
Built on a rocky headland 220 feet high, joined to the mainland by a tombolo
The movie El Cid was partially filmed in Peniscola
Beautiful ceramic inlays on some of the balconies
A Kodak moment for a visitor
First were Iberians, then Phoenicians, then Carthaginians
Outdoor cafe overlooking the Mediterranean
Balcony ceramics and narrow passages
Shopkeeper opening for the day
Some of our group taking a rest. Good people
A picture too good not to make
I’m sure it is amazing when lighted
The castle was built in 1307 by the Knights Templar
Antipope Benedict XIII lived here from 1417 until his death in 1423
The Costa del Azahar
The beaches are a popular family holiday resort