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Closed for 20 years, former hotel in Penacova will welcome guests again in 2027

Notícias de Coimbra31 August 2026 at 22:08

There are buildings that remain closed for years, but continue to be part of a town's memory. This is the case of a former hotel in Penacova, which remained closed for two decades. This establishment will welcome guests again in 2027, after a long period of closure.

The reopening of the hotel represents a milestone for the Penacova region, which sees returned to the community an infrastructure that was part of the local identity. The building, even during the years it was closed, remained present in the memory of the town's inhabitants.

The rehabilitation works should begin soon to prepare the space for its new phase of operation. The goal is to recover the facilities and adapt them to receive visitors again, contributing to the tourist dynamization of the area.

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