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Vendas Novas is a destination in Portugal, about 75 km from Lisbon Airport.
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Lisbon time 02:26 • 07 Nov 2026
Nearest airport
LIS75 km
Lisbon Airport (LIS) · 75 kmRegion
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Portugal
Population
11,245
Residents
Overview
Guide to Vendas Novas
Vendas Novas is a municipality in the district of Évora, NUTS III Alentejo Central (NUTS II Alentejo, code 0712). According to INE, Census 2021, the resident population was 11,245. Source: INE, Census 2021, dados.gov.pt.
Places associated with Vendas Novas: Vendas Novas Palace, Church of Nossa Senhora do Livramento and Vendas Novas Municipal Museum. Opening hours, ticket prices and heritage classification are not cited here; the monument search is at imovel.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt.
Regional products and dishes to look for: Queijo de Évora DOP, Vinho DOC Alentejo and Pão Alentejano. The national DOP/IGP register is at DGADR.
The nearest airport recorded on this page is Lisbon Airport (LIS), 75 km away. Journey time is not stated where it is not confirmed.
In the same region, the visit combines with Évora, Montemor-o-Novo, Estremoz and Reguengos de Monsaraz.
Confirmed monuments for Vendas Novas: 2. Monte Velho do Outeiro de Santo António (Imóvel de Interesse Público), Palácio Real de D. João V e Capela Real de Vendas Novas (Monumento de Interesse Público).
Landmarks · Cuisine · Hotels
Delicious cuisine
What to eat, where locals go, and quick “must-try” food in Vendas Novas.
Hotels & stays
Book the right stay in Vendas Novas: best areas, smart picks, and options for every budget.
Monte Velho do Outeiro de Santo António
Monte Velho do Outeiro de Santo António tem a designação «Imóvel de Interesse Público» na fonte ligada a Vendas Novas.
Palace Real de D. João V e Capela Real de Vendas Novas
Palácio Real de D. João V e Capela Real de Vendas Novas tem a designação «Monumento de Interesse Público» na fonte ligada a Vendas Novas.
Vendas Novas Palace
18th-century royal hunting palace built by King João V, used to host the Spanish Infanta on her way
Church of Nossa Senhora do Livramento
18th-century parish church of Vendas Novas, with a simple white facade and gilded altars in the
Vendas Novas Municipal Museum
Small municipal museum in Vendas Novas with local archaeology, ethnography and the history of the
Açorda Alentejana
Açorda Alentejana is one of the defining dishes of the cork-forested plains of Alentejo, combining simple local ingredients with techniques refined over
Carne de Porco à Alentejana
Carne de Porco à Alentejana has fed communities in the cork-forested plains of Alentejo for generations, built on the honest pairing of local ingredients and
Perdigão com Uvas
Few dishes capture the character of the cork-forested plains of Alentejo as directly as Perdigão com Uvas, unpretentious, seasonal and deeply satisfying.
Bolo de Milho
Bolo de Milho is one of the cork-forested plains of Alentejo's most cherished sweet traditions, tied to local ingredients and a long pastry heritage.
Medronho
Medronho reflects the terroir of the cork-forested plains of Alentejo, a wine whose character cannot be replicated outside this specific landscape.
Azeite do Alentejo
Azeite do Alentejo is one of the defining dishes of the cork-forested plains of Alentejo, combining simple local ingredients with techniques refined over
Cork products
Cork products represents the artisan traditions of the cork-forested plains of Alentejo, where local materials and deep expertise combine to produce something
Vinho do Alentejo
Produced in the cork-forested plains of Alentejo, Vinho do Alentejo draws on local grape varieties and a winemaking tradition stretching back over two thousand
Pão Alentejano
Pão Alentejano is one of the defining dishes of the cork-forested plains of Alentejo, combining simple local ingredients with techniques refined over centuries.
Enchidos alentejanos
From the cork-forested plains of Alentejo comes Enchidos alentejanos, a cured pork product whose depth of flavour reflects both the local breed and the
Frequently asked questions
Vendas Novas had 11245 residents in 2021, in the district of Évora. Source: INE.
On this page: Monte Velho do Outeiro de Santo António and Palace Real de D. João V e Capela Real de Vendas Novas.
Regional cooking points to Açorda Alentejana, Carne de Porco à Alentejana and Perdigão com Uvas.
Yes. gotoo trips and transfers runs the transfer to Vendas Novas from Lisbon Airport (LIS), 75 km away.
Map of Vendas Novas
Highlights
- Resident population in 2021: 11,245 (INE, Census 2021)
- Places: Vendas Novas Palace and Church of Nossa Senhora do Livramento
- Regional products: Queijo de Évora DOP and Vinho DOC Alentejo
- Reference airport: Lisbon Airport (LIS), 75 km
Private transfers in Vendas Novas
- ✓ Fixed price · no surprises
- ✓ Up to 90 min airport waiting included
- ✓ Professional licensed driver
Getting to Vendas Novas
Vendas Novas sits about 75 km from Lisbon Airport, roughly 65 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 €112 from Lisbon Airport.