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Montemor-o-Novo

Évora, Portugal · Europe

About Montemor-o-Novo

Montemor-o-Novo is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Vendas Novas, 28km from Roman Temple of Evora.

Montemor-o-Novo is a town located in Évora, Portugal. With a population of 12,854, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Montemor-o-Novo sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Montemor-o-Novo to your route.

About Montemor-o-Novo

Montemor-o-Novo (Portuguese pronunciation: [mõtɨˈmɔɾ u ˈnovu] ), officially the City of Montemor-o-Novo (Portuguese: Cidade de Montemor-o-Novo), is a city and municipality in the District of Évora in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 17,437, in an area of 1232.97 km2. The city itself had a population of 8,928 in

Read more 2001. The present mayor is Olímpio Manuel Vidigal Galvão, elected in 2021 by the Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is March 8, after Saint John of God, a 16th-century saint, who was born in Montemor-o-Novo.

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Montemor-o-Novo is located in Évora, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.6481 latitude, -8.2145 longitude.

What is the population of Montemor-o-Novo?

Montemor-o-Novo has a population of approximately 12,854 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
12,854
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Évora
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.6481, -8.2145

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Montemor-o-Novo

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Chapel of Bones

A haunting chapel in Evora with walls and pillars constructed entirely from the bones and skulls of over 5,000 monks.

28 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Roman Temple of Evora

A remarkably preserved 1st-century Roman temple standing in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Alentejo capital.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Montemor-o-Novo

  • 70 kmEstrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da ArrábidaA cliff-hugging corniche through Arrábida Natural Park south of Lisbon, curling high above turquoise coves like Portinho da Arrábida with Mediterranean-style scrub and sea views.
  • 72 kmSerra da ArrábidaA coastal limestone range south of Lisbon where the N379-1 runs high above turquoise coves and beaches.
  • 73 kmPonte Vasco da GamaOne of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
  • 80 kmMiradouro da Senhora do MonteLisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.

Driving in Portugal

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€9.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Montemor-o-Novo.

Vendas Novas

🇵🇹 Portugal

21 km awayPop. 11,248

Arraiolos

🇵🇹 Portugal

22 km away

Évora

🇵🇹 Portugal

28 km awayPop. 53,591

Mora

🇵🇹 Portugal

33 km away

Viana do Alentejo

🇵🇹 Portugal

39 km away

Alcácer do Sal

🇵🇹 Portugal

40 km awayPop. 9,198

Coruche

🇵🇹 Portugal

44 km awayPop. 8,776

Santo André

🇵🇹 Portugal

45 km awayPop. 11,213

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