Peniscola Castle - Sant Mateu

Route: Valencia - Peniscola Castle - Sant Mateu - Valencia
Duration: 8 h
Travel to a time in which the region of Valencia was the cradle and refuge for the Avignon rebel Popes. Our first stop in this tour will be at Conquer Peniscola, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, where you can sit on the Iron Throne. In tour you will know the legends of Templars and Dragon Queens in a stunning city surrounded by the sea and fortified walls. Discover Peñíscola, a destination that was seen in Hollywood and Spanish movies. The city is loved by filmakers for its crystal-clear beach, its walled citadel and its castle crowning the highest rock. Peniscola has been a film set for Game of Thrones and El Cid. We will walk through the white streets of a fishing village and discover an imposing and impregnable castle which controls the passage of frigates and corsairs. The next stop in this tour will be at Sant Mateu, unknown but not to be forgotten for its historical links to Europe, and uniquely arched buildings. Explore Sant Mateu, the historical capital of the Maestrazgo, strewn with buildings reminiscent from a glorious past to discover why it was a headache for European kings and Roman popes. This town was a hiding place for the Cathars fleeing the incipient Inquisition in the south of France. During our tour you will see the Archpriestal Church, Parish Museum Collection of Silversmithing, Museum Collection of Historical Monument Models in the Valencian Community, St. Peter’s Church, Borrull Palace, Cort Nova Palace (Town Hall), Jewish Alleyway, Main Square and Fountain of the Angel, Palace of the Marquis of Villores, Convent of the Augustinian Nuns  and Town Walls. Finally, you get the chance to climb to the lookout and get a view of the encircling mountains and discover its secrets from a magnificent and unique sanctuary. After that we will return to Valencia.
Price: Per person