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Things to see in Montemor-o-Novo (Portugal): 12 places and when to go
Montemor-o-Novo is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Nature (3), Wildlife (2). The best known are Castle of Montemor-o-Novo, Great Dolmen of Comenda da Igreja and Anta do Estanque. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Portugal · 38.7199, -8.2539
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (2) · Food and drink (2) · With kids (2) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LIS Lisbon, 77 km as the crow flies
What to see in Montemor-o-Novo
The places in and around Montemor-o-Novo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Castle of Montemor-o-NovoBuilding in Montemor-o-Novo, Évora District, Portugal9.2 km
- Great Dolmen of Comenda da IgrejaDolmen in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal6.1 km
- Anta do EstanqueCultural heritage monument in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal7.2 km
- Convento de Nossa Senhora da SaudaçãoBuilding in Montemor-o-Novo, Évora District, Portugal9.2 km
- Menir na courela da Casa NovaStanding stone in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal8.6 km
- Museu da Escola Prática de ArtilhariaMilitary museum in Vendas Novas18 km
- Área Protegida Privada do Montado do Freixo do MeioProtected area5.7 km
- Mercado de Montemor-o-NovoMarket8.7 km
- Monte SelvagemNature · With kids10 km
- Piscinas Municipais de Montemor-o-NovoWith kids8.6 km
- Quinta da PlanselWinery10 km
- Zambujeiro MilenarNature · History6.4 km
When to go to Montemor-o-Novo
The best time to visit Montemor-o-Novo is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:35
- FebPossible10:33
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:07
- JunBest time14:42
- JulBest time14:27
- AugBest time13:31
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:51
- DecPossible9:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. In April, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Montemor-o-Novo
The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS, Lisbon), 77 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Évora38 places35 km
- Fernando Pó5 places40 km
- Estremoz13 places58 km
- Setúbal63 places60 km
- Redondo11 places62 km
- Vila de Frades11 places67 km
And all of Portugal, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Montemor-o-Novo?
The best known: Castle of Montemor-o-Novo, Great Dolmen of Comenda da Igreja, Anta do Estanque, Convento de Nossa Senhora da Saudação, Menir na courela da Casa Nova. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Montemor-o-Novo?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18.
How do you get to Montemor-o-Novo?
The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 77 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Montemor-o-Novo as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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