Port de Peníscola
marina · Benicarló · Valencia and Castellón
Port de Peníscola is a marina on the coast of Valencia and Castellón.
The nearest town is Benicarló.
Also known as Peníscola / Peñíscola.
The harbour lies at the foot of the fortified rock of Peñíscola and the castle of Pope Luna, old town 5 minutes' walk away.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Swell can come in from south-west to south-west (224°–228°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Museu de la Mar (Peníscola): 7 min on foot
- Peníscola: 34 restaurants, bars or cafés, 10 min on foot
- Peniscola lighthouse: 12 min on foot
- Peniscola Castle: 13 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Puerto Mar) 90 m away
- Supermarket (Consum) 510 m away
- Bus (Peníscola, Pl. Antonelli) 190 m away
- Parking on site
- Fuel at the quay
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south wind: Platja de les Vídues, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Platja de les Vídues, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: lo Llosar, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Ordí cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Platja de Portonegro cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala de l'Arjub cove · 1 NM by sea
- Cala del Moro cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Cala del Volante cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- lo Llosar cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Valencia and Castellón by wind
More places – Benicarló
- Platja del Morrongo cove
- Cala Ordí cove
Questions
Is Port de Peníscola sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Port de Peníscola sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Port de Peníscola?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port de Peníscola?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.