Historic Fortifications and Ruins

This collection explores the strategic military history of Peñíscola and the Sierra de Irta. At its center is the 13th-century Templar castle, known for being the residence of Pope Benedict XIII. The surrounding landscape features a network of defensive structures, from the Moorish-origin ruins of Castell de Polpís to the 16th-century Torre Badum watchtower. These sites offer a timeline of coastal protection, ranging from medieval fortifications to modern maritime surveillance outposts.

Peniscola Castle

Peniscola Castle is a castle in Peniscola, Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain.

Castell de Polpís

Ruined Moorish fortress later held by the Knights Templar and the Order of Montesa, situated on a ridge in the Sierra de Irta.

Caserna Antiga de Carrabiners de la Torre Nova

Former coastal barracks used by the Carabineros frontier guards, located near the Torre Nova.

Cerro del Sol

A hilltop monument and viewpoint overlooking the Peñíscola coastline.

lo Castellet

Historical remnants of a small fortification or outpost.

Antigo puesto de la gardia civil

Remains of a former Civil Guard surveillance post used for coastal monitoring.

ruinas

Historical ruins located along the coastal defense paths.

El Pou de Carmen i Goyo

Ruins of a local rural structure and well.

Torre

Historical defensive tower integrated into the town's ancient fortifications.

Torre Badum

A 16th-century circular watchtower perched on a 97-meter-high cliff, built to detect pirate incursions.

Radar SIVE

A modern maritime surveillance tower operated by the Civil Guard as part of the Integrated External Surveillance System.