Penela accommodation from NZ$85

The NS Hostel & Suites is situated 25 kilometres from the main part of Penela. Another alternative is the Dream On Coimbra Hostel, which is positioned 20 kilometres away. Two more hotel options are the TRYP Coimbra Hotel and the ibis Coimbra.

After you've hung out in Penela, ensure you allow time to visit Centro's other great offerings. Centro boasts beaches, coastal plains, forests and rivers. Popular Centro visitor destinations are the ruins, castles and traditional villages. Popular pastimes in this part of Portugal include mountain biking.

45 kilometres away from Penela is Figueira da Foz, home to the Cabo Mondego, Figueira da Foz Beach and Quiaios Beach. If you'd like to spend a few nights in Figueira da Foz, be sure to check out the Sweet Atlantic Hotel & Spa and Mercure Figueira da Foz. Alternatively, you could stay in Oliveira do Hospital, 60 kilometres to the northeast of Penela, where you can pick from the Aqua Village Health Resort & Spa and Villa Travancinha. Whether you're just passing through or staying in Oliveira do Hospital, make sure you visit the School of Technology and Management of Oliveira do Hospital, Catedral das Beiras and Roman Ruins of Bobadela.

Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport is the most frequently used airport for accessing Penela and is 140 kilometres from the centre of town. If you plan to stay nearby, try the Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto or the Hotel Aeroporto.