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Puerto de Peniscola, Castellon de la Plana, Valencia, Spain

General - Puerto de Peniscola is set in an attractive bay on the Costa del Azahar on the E coast of Spain. Facilities for yachts are very limited.

Position - 40º 21' N 0º 24' E

Charts - British Admiralty 1701 Spanish 4841, 837 French 7296 4720

Approach & Entrance;
From the south - After Cabo Oropesa the coast is low and flat. Sierra Benet, a long line of rocky hills, stretches to the harbour. From a distance the castle at Peniscola appears as if on an island.
From the north - The harbours of Vinaroz and Benicarlo are readily identified on what is otherwise a featureless coast. From a distance the castle at Peniscola appears as if on an island.
To enter - Approach the head of the E breakwater to some 50m as the breakwater extends a further 25m from what can be seen above the water. Follow this breakwater in a NE direction to the harbour entrance.

Berths - It may be possible to find a berth in the harbour during the day but the fishing fleet returns around 1700 hours and will normally take all the berths

Marina Contact ;
Tel -
Fax -
Email -
VHF Ch - 9

Maximum Length - m

Water - From the Lonja de Pescadores

Electric -

Diesel & Petrol -

Security -

Internet -

Other Facilities & Services - Chandlers.

Shopping - Small shops in the village close to Puerto de Peniscola

Eating Out -

Local Area - A Knights Templars castle overlooks the harbour and bay. Good beach to the N of the harbour and another in the bay itself.

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