The municipality of Penela lies in Coimbra district, in the Beiras, in central Portugal: according to the 2021 census it is home to 5,443 people, over 134.8 km².
Population density is about 40 per km²: a mainly rural municipality, with a main town and several villages scattered across its territory. Of the 17 municipalities in Coimbra district, it is number 15 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 26 km south of Coimbra, the capital. The nearest major city is Coimbra, about 25 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Lousã (15 km), Conímbriga (16 km), Coimbra (23 km), Buçaco (41 km), Tomar (45 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Penela; all the municipalities in Coimbra district are listed on their own page.