El Bufador
A natural sea-carved vertical cave in the old town's rocks. In rough weather, seawater spouts from its opening with a booming roar.
El Bufador is a natural vertical fissure in the rock of the Peñíscola peninsula that connects to the sea. It is located beside a small square among the old town's houses. When waves surge through the crevice below, they compress air inside the cave, producing a booming roar. On rough days, seawater can even spurt out of the opening. 'Bufador' means 'blowhole' or 'spout' in the local language. A railing guards the opening, so you can look down at the churning water. In calm weather you hear only the surf, while autumn and winter storms offer the most dramatic sight. Entry is free. It lies along the old-town route, and you can find it by following the signs for Bufador Downhill Street from the main street.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sea Museum
- Artillery Park
- Peñíscola Old Town
- Peñíscola Castle (Castle of Pope Luna)
- Hermitage of Our Lady of the Ermitana
- Port of Peñíscola
- Playa Sur
- Playa Norte