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Penela Castle stands atop the rocky outcrop that gave it its name (peñela, "small stone hill"), dominating the town with imposing walls and towers dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. Founded in the 11th century by D. Sesnando Davides, it formed part of the Mondego defensive line, and its walls still reach 19 meters in height today. From the original fortress arose the castle that later served as a keep. On the walls, facing the Serra da Lousã mountain range, stand out arrow slits and loopholes, marks of its long military life, from arrows to firearms. Penela preserves three historical entrances: the Porta da Vila (Town Gate), the evocative Porta da Traição (Gate of Treason), with its double opening and Moorish inspiration, and the Porta do Relógio (Clock Gate), a reminder of the old breach where two towers collapsed in the 1755 earthquake. In short, a castle small in form, but enormous in history.

Barely any original contributions, yet a pioneer. Someone has to try and emulate me.

Free and accessible for people with disabilities via escalator

A must for that epic shot

Shaded ride. Excellent place to ride during hot summer days. Any bike but better off using gravel or MTB.

Nice bike pass with a great view of Montemor Castle

Penela Castle is a medieval fortress with an irregular plan and winding outline, stretching from north to south taking advantage of the natural cliff, so that the walls vary in height between 7 and 19 metres. It was part of the Mondego defensive line during the Christian Reconquista.

A very nice cafe for a break on the bike route, right by the bike path going through the city center. Nice staff, delicious coffee and chocolate croissants and surprisingly pleasant prices.