Awesome! One of the twelve gates that formed part of the ancient city wall and built in Valencian…read moreGothic style. The Torres de Serrans were built in the 14th century, 1392, by Pere Balaguer. From 1586 until 1887 the towers were used as a prison for nobles.You cannot miss it if you're staying here, so you might as well indulge, climb, and take in all of the views. Keep in mind, as with most places in Spain, they are closed during peak hours during lunch. Otherwise, enjoy and immerse yourself in the history.

They were built in the 14th century as part of the city fortification. Today, they are considered…read morelargest Gothic city gateway within the Europe. Wonderfully preserved, gothic motifs well visible from the street level. Normally you should be able to climb those, but in the summer 2021 when we visited, they were closed for the visitors-couldn't tell if that was covid related or just wrong time of the day. Anyway, they made a quite impression. It was very easy to visualize how visitors were addressed from top of the gate. It is a must if you are in Valencia!

What a special find... an amphitheater from the 2nd century. It's gorgeous overlooking the…read moreMediterranean Sea.

I toured the Roman Amphitheater during the hottest part of the day and still enjoyed it immensely…read more It was built at the end of the 1st century AD and the start of the 2nd century, AD. It has a long rich..dark history. It was incredible to be able to walk around and experience something from so long ago. I spent about an hour here and learned a lot.

This is an essential visit when stopping by the beach town of Peniscola. Its a fortress built by…read morethe Knights Templar for the pope back in the day. The views from the top are simply breath-taking! Its just strange to have a medieval castle surrounded by palm trees and a beach! It costs about $3€ to climb to the top but its worth it. The other interesting tidbit is that there are lots of residential units, shops, and restaurants that line the windy roads leading up to the fortress. You can take one path up, and a different path down and see a whole different set of shops. The food look really good here but unfortunately they don't open until 12pm or 1pm, so if you're on a tight tour schedule like we are you have better luck near the beach and port.

Beautiful place, gorgeous views and excellent ambiance. The castle has been carefully renovated,…read moreand it has a very interesting history. Can't miss it!