Historic landmarks
Main monuments, best viewpoints, and what’s worth your time in Montemor-o-Novo.
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Montemor-o-Novo is in the Alentejo region of Portugal, about 101 km from Lisbon Airport.
Weather
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Lisbon time 02:18 • 07 Nov 2026
Nearest airport
LIS101 km
Lisbon Airport (LIS) · 101 kmRegion
Alentejo
Portugal
Population
15,799
Residents
Overview
Plan your visit: the sights of Montemor-o-Novo, what to eat and where to stay.
Montemor-o-Novo travel guide
Montemor-o-Novo lies on the road from Lisbon to Évora, below a hill crowned by the long walls of a medieval castle. It is the birthplace of São João de Deus, founder of the Brothers Hospitallers, and a calm town surrounded by cork oaks and estates.
What to see
Climb to the castle, whose ruined walls enclose a whole lost town, with the Saudação convent, now an arts centre, and the clock tower. On the hill opposite, the white chapel of Nossa Senhora da Visitação is a lovely viewpoint. In the lower town, visit the church built on the birthplace of São João de Deus. About 15 minutes away, Escoural cave holds the only known Palaeolithic cave paintings in Portugal.
What to eat
Order pork with clams and migas with spare ribs, and finish with sericaia, a cinnamon egg pudding baked in a clay dish.
Nearby
Évora is 30 minutes away, Arraiolos 25 minutes and Vendas Novas 20 minutes.
Getting there
Montemor-o-Novo is about 110 km from Lisbon Airport. GoToo drives you door to door at a fixed price per vehicle.
Landmarks · Cuisine · Hotels
Delicious cuisine
What to eat, where locals go, and quick “must-try” food in Montemor-o-Novo.
Hotels & stays
Book the right stay in Montemor-o-Novo: best areas, smart picks, and options for every budget.
Montemor-o-Novo Castle
Long medieval walls on top of the hill enclosing the ruins of the old town, with wide views over the Alentejo.
Saudação Convent
A former Dominican convent inside the castle walls, now an arts centre with residencies and exhibitions. Know more → Saudação Convent
Clock tower
A medieval tower inside the castle walls, one of the best preserved parts of the old town on the hill. Know more → Clock tower
Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Visitação
A white hilltop chapel with a Manueline-Mudéjar porch and tiled interior, facing the castle. Know more → Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Visitação
Church of São João de Deus
A church built on the house where São João de Deus was born, in the lower town.
Escoural Cave
The only known cave in Portugal with Palaeolithic paintings and engravings of horses and aurochs. Guided visits by booking.
Pork with clams
Pork marinated in wine and paprika, fried and cooked with clams, served with potatoes and coriander. Know more → Pork with clams
Migas with spare ribs
Bread fried with garlic and pork fat until golden, served with fried spare ribs. Know more → Migas with spare ribs
Sericaia
A light egg and cinnamon pudding baked in a clay dish, often served with sugared plums. Know more → Sericaia
Frequently asked questions
Yes, on guided visits that must be booked in advance; groups are small to protect the paintings.
A 16th-century saint born in Montemor-o-Novo, founder of the Brothers Hospitallers, patron of hospitals and the sick.
Pork with clams, migas and sericaia.
GoToo runs private transfers, about 110 km, at a fixed price per vehicle.
Map of Montemor-o-Novo
Highlights
- Direct Lisbon to Montemor-o-Novo city-to-city route
- Fast regional connection to Évora and Beja
- Long-distance route to Faro and the Algarve
- Flexible scenic stop options across Alentejo
- Comfortable vehicles for extended journeys
- Ideal alternative to train connections
- Efficient link to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
- Fixed pricing with schedule flexibility
Private transfers in Montemor-o-Novo
- ✓ Fixed price · no surprises
- ✓ Up to 90 min airport waiting included
- ✓ Professional licensed driver
Getting to Montemor-o-Novo
Montemor-o-Novo sits about 101 km from Lisbon Airport, roughly 85 minutes by road. Public transport often means changes and waiting, and may leave you a walk from where you want to be. A private transfer takes you door-to-door, with a fixed price and no connections, from €149 from Lisbon Airport.
