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Penela

Penela is a town in Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit: 53 forts & heritage, 42 churches and 12 caves. The must-see places are Castelo de Penela, Castelo de Germanelo and Rabaçal.

40.0333° N, 8.3833° W

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Within 30 km168 places
Within 50 km173
Must-see87
Notable143
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Penela

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:12 pm

98 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Penela
  2. Castelo de Germaneloheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Rabaçalviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Museu Monográfico de Conímbrigamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castelo da Lousãheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Igreja de São João Baptista, Paroquial de Figueiró Dos Vinhoschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Penela
Today’s loopPenelaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Penela?

Castelo de Penela (heritage site, about 1 km), Castelo de Germanelo (heritage site, about 5 km), Rabaçal (viewpoint, about 12 km), Museu Monográfico de Conímbriga (museum, about 15 km), Conímbriga Roman Ruins (heritage site, about 15 km), Castelo da Lousã (heritage site, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Penela?

173 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 42 churches, 28 other attractions, 12 caves, 12 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Penela?

Castelo de Penela, about 1 km by road; Solar Quinta da Boiça (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Penela?

Igreja de Santa Eufémia, about 1 km by road; Capela de São Martinho de Tours (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Penela?

Start in Penela, visit Castelo de Germanelo, then Rabaçal, then Museu Monográfico de Conímbriga, then Castelo da Lousã, then Igreja de São João Baptista, Paroquial de Figueiró Dos Vinhos, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.