My wife, adult daughter and I decided to spend a night at Peniscola enroute from Valencia to Tortosa to see its 13th century Templar fortress located in a spectacular setting at the top of a steep peninsula almost completely surrounded by the Mediterranean. We booked two adjoining rooms at the Hotel RH Don Carlos with balconies offering views of the castle and old city and we were very glad we did, as the staff at the hotel were welcoming and helpful, the rooms were excellent value, the breakfast was quite good and the hotel, itself, was within walking distance of the castle and close to the town’s long and beautiful beaches. Although our stay was only two days before Christmas, the weather was sunny and surprisingly warm. As well, Peniscola offers a number of seafood-oriented restaurants, one of which we dined in after exploring the old city (the hotel also has a restaurant which we would have tried if our stay were longer). Our walk back to the hotel after dark along the beachside esplanade was well lit and offered beautiful views of the castle in the distance framed by sand and palm trees. Since Peniscola and the hotel would probably be quite crowded during the summer, I would recommend visiting from late September until early May, if possible.