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Located in the center of the country, Penela is the southernmost municipality in the district of Coimbra, bordering Ansião, Figueiró dos Vinhos, Condeixa-a-Nova, Miranda do Corvo and Soure. There are several mountain villages in the municipality, with typical and well-preserved rural architecture. We highlight the schist village of Ferraria de São João, in the parish of Cumieira, one of the 23 schist villages spread across thirteen municipalities in Pinhal Interior. One of the municipality's best-known products is Rabaçal cheese, made with goat's and sheep's cheese and flavored with Santa Maria herb. Regarding crafts, basketry and tinwork are the most important crafts.

What to do in Penela

Museu da Villa Romana do Rabaçal

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Small museum where you can observe some objects collected in the ruins of the Roman Villa of Rabaçal, including a milestone to Décio (mile VIII from Conímbriga) from the village of Tamazinhos, Cantanhede, and requires a guided tour of the ruins that make up the agricultural farm consisting of the rustic villa, frumentaria and urban villa, dating from the 4th …

Castelo de Penela

Penela

Castle overlooking the town, where the Church of São Miguel, dating from the 15th century, and a set of anthropomorphic graves from the late Middle Ages stand out. It has a polygonal, irregular shape and is made up of walls and several towers from the 15th and 16th centuries. It preserves the Vila Door and the Betrayal Door, the latter …

Aldeia do Xisto de Ferraria de São João

Penela

This is one of 23 shale villages spread across thirteen municipalities in Pinhal Interior. A place that recovers memories of other times, always in total contact with nature. It is in good condition, after having undergone renovation works.

Lagoa de São Sebastião

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Small pond surrounded by a grassy and wooded area.

Lago da Cabeça Redonda

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Small lake surrounded by a pleasant green area.

Sobreiro

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Ancient large cork oak, classified as municipal heritage.

Miradouro do Alto da Serra

Penela

Place offering a beautiful view over the entire neighboring region.

Miradouro de Penela

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Place offering a beautiful view over the entire neighboring region.

Represas Naturais de Louçainha

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Very pleasant green location, where the famous natural pools are located, as well as a picnic area and a panoramic restaurant. Calm space offering beautiful views, perfect for strolling and relaxing.

Igreja Matriz de Santa Eufémia

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Church built in the 16th century and restored in the 17th and 18th centuries. Highlights include the Coimbra tiles, which were applied in the several chapels at different times, the altarpiece of the Espírito Santo Chapel and a 14th century …

Villa Romana do Rabaçal

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Rural villa dating from the 4th century, featuring civil, private and Roman architecture. It has a notable living area, both in terms of spatial organization and decoration. Several archaeological campaigns uncovered the residential part, with complete mosaics and an octagonal …

Queda de Água da Pedra Ferida

Penela

Located near the town of Espinhal, we find this 25 meter high waterfall. The stream that gives rise to it is known for its enormous wealth of trout, and also for the fact that it contains watermills and a wine …

Convento de Santo António

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Simple and austere building, characteristic of Franciscan architecture. It was built in the 16th century, still retaining the round entrance gate, cut out and decorated with volutes.

Castelo de Germanelo

Penela

Castle built by King Afonso Henriques in the 12th century. Together with the castles of Penela, Soure and Lousã, it was part of the Alfonsian network of fortifications to defend the lands of Coimbra.

Igreja Paroquial do Espinhal / Igreja de São Sebastião

Penela

Late-Renaissance and Baroque church, dating from the 16th century. It consists of three naves and two chapels on the flanks. Highlights include its tower and the architectural ensemble of the carved stone headboard from the Coimbra Renaissance.

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Where to eat in Penela

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Where to sleep in Penela

Vale do Ninho Nature Houses
Vale do Ninho Nature Houses

The home Nest Nature Valley Houses in the village of Ferraria de São João shale, arose from the reconstruction of an old 19TH century country house. Tried to k…

Casa do Zé Sapateiro
Casa do Zé Sapateiro

Stone House fully recovered, with four double rooms and one suite, all with private bathroom. The remaining areas of the House, living room and kitchen, are co…

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