Câmara Municipal de Montemor-o-Novo

The Municipality of Montemor-o-Novo is located in the Alentejo Central region of Portugal, in the district of Évora. Known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and natural landscapes, the municipality combines rural traditions with a strong commitment to sustainability, community development, and quality of life.

Sport and physical activity play an important role in municipal policy. Through initiatives such as the Municipal Sports Council, Montemor-o-Novo encourages:

Participation in sports at all ages
Collaboration with clubs and schools
Healthy lifestyles and social inclusion
Development of sports infrastructure

The Municipal Sports Council (Conselho Municipal do Desporto) of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, is a consultative body that brings together local stakeholders to help shape municipal sports policy and promote participatory governance in the field of sport. It serves as a platform for dialogue and cooperation between the municipality and the local sports community.

The region around Montemor-o-Novo is emerging as an important area for greenways and active mobility in Portugal’s Alentejo region, featuring notable examples of railway-to-greenway conversion and is part of broader regional initiatives promoting sustainable tourism and cycling.

The flagship greenway of the municipality of Montemor-o-Novo is the Ecopista do Montado, one of the earliest railway greenways in Portugal’s Alentejo region. It is a prime example of how disused railway infrastructure can be transformed into a corridor for sustainable mobility, tourism, and heritage conservation. The route is approximately 13 km long, running between Montemor-o-Novo and Torre da Gadanha, largely along the original railway platform. Because railway alignments have gentle gradients, the Ecopista is suitable for cyclists, walkers, families, and people with reduced mobility. The Ecopista crosses the iconic montado landscape—an agroforestry system of cork oak and holm oak trees recognized for its high biodiversity and cultural value.