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.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Vendas Novas
Évora, Portugal · Europe
About Vendas Novas
Vendas Novas sits on the route: 25 minutes from Montemor-o-Novo, 49km from Roman Temple of Evora.
Vendas Novas is in Évora, Portugal, with about 11,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Montemor-o-Novo, about 21 km away.
Vendas Novas (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈvẽdɐʒ ˈnɔvɐʃ] ), officially the City of Vendas Novas (Portuguese: Cidade de Vendas Novas), is a municipality in the District of Évora in Portugal. The population in 2021 was 11,245, in an area of 222.39 km2. The city has 10,625 inhabitants.
The present Mayor is ValentinoRead more
Salgado Cunha, elected by the Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is September 7.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Vendas Novas?
Within an hour or so of Vendas Novas: Chapel of Bones (49 km), Roman Temple of Evora (49 km), Ponte Vasco da Gama (51 km), Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da Arrábida (51 km).
Are there any good drives near Vendas Novas?
The nearest famous roads are Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da Arrábida, Serra da Arrábida and Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.
Where is Vendas Novas?
Vendas Novas is in Évora, Portugal, about 21 km from Montemor-o-Novo.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 11,248
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Évora
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 38.6771, -8.4579
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Worth the detour from Vendas Novas
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Roman Temple of Evora
A remarkably preserved 1st-century Roman temple standing in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Alentejo capital.
49 km · about 55 min drive
bridge
Ponte Vasco da Gama
One of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
51 km · about 60 min drive
coastal drive
Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da Arrábida
A 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.
51 km · about 60 min drive
coastal drive
Serra da Arrábida
A coastal limestone range south of Lisbon where the N379-1 runs high above turquoise coves and beaches.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Lisbon Oceanário
Europe's largest indoor aquarium at the Parque das Nações, simulating four ocean habitats around a massive central tank.
56 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Alfama District
Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, a labyrinth of narrow cobbled alleys, fado music halls, and tiled facades tumbling down to the Tagus.
58 km · about 65 min drive
castle
Castelo de São Jorge
A Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Vendas Novas
- 51 kmPonte Vasco da GamaOne of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
- 51 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.
- 53 kmSerra da ArrábidaA coastal limestone range south of Lisbon where the N379-1 runs high above turquoise coves and beaches.
- 59 kmTram 28 Route, LisbonLisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
- 59 kmMiradouro da Senhora do MonteLisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
- 62 kmPonte 25 de AbrilA red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
Driving in Portugal
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€9.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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