Penela
Portugal · Distrito de CoimbraPT
Municipality in Centro, Portugal
Penela is a municipality located in Coimbra District, in Portugal. It contains the town of Penela with about 3,300 inhabitants. The town's main tourist attraction is the Penela Castle. The population of the municipality in 2011 was 5,983, in an area of 134.80 km2. It is among the oldest recognized municipalities in the whole country (1137).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,983
- Coordinates
- 40.033, -8.383
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Penela
Penela — a tiny locality in Distrito de Coimbra, Portugal — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 5,983. And it shows in how much there is to see. Its strongest draws are family. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Penela
Family in Penela
(1)For family, expect Aquariums. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Penela.
Getting there & around
Penela rewards a slow approach — a hub in Distrito de Coimbra, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Europe/Lisbon on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Penela that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Penela known for?
- Travellers associate Penela with family. It sits in Distrito de Coimbra, Portugal and counts about 5,983 residents.
- What can you do in Penela?
- Penela is tagged with Aquariums, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Penela located?
- Penela belongs to Distrito de Coimbra, Portugal, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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