Estany del Port, Peñíscola

The breakwater pier offers views of the southern walls of the city, which are dominated by snow-white houses, churches and the castle of Papa Luna.

Previously, sea waves broke against the walls, but after the reconstruction of the port and the construction of a pier, a reservoir isolated from the sea was formed between the wall and the port pier, called Estany del Port (port pond).

This pond drains water from a spring built in the 16th century at St. Mary's Gate, so over time the water in the pond became fresh and freshwater vegetation appeared in it.

At the St. Peter's Gate, a wooden arched bridge spans the pond, on the railing of which lovers hang loyalty locks.

At this point, I finish my acquaintance with sunny Peñíscola, and go to the hotel to get ready for the road. Today I am waiting for another Valencian city - Castellon de la Plana.