The best road cycling routes around Horta Das Figueiras

Reference karting track in Portugal, with over thirty years of history.

Picnic area with barbecue, with sink, tables and benches. There are trees that offer shade, which makes this picnic area the ideal place to rest.

3. Transition to Adults and Integration into the National Network (2004–Present) Name Change: In 2004, the institution extended its assistance to the adult population and changed its official designation to Hospital S. João de Deus. Continuing Care: In 2009, it formally integrated into the National Network of Integrated Continuing Care (RNCCI), providing specialized convalescence, rehabilitation, and palliative care services. 75 Years of History: The institution celebrated its 75 years of mission, marked by community events organized by the Montemor-o-Novo City Council and the Archdiocese of Évora.

1. Foundation and Children's Focus (1947–1956) [1] The Construction: Construction began in 1947 and the original building was inaugurated in 1950 as the S. João de Deus Children's Hospital. The adjoining church was completed in 1954. Initial Mission: The hospital was created to provide a national response for children suffering from poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis) and congenital malformations. Impact: By 1956, it had served around a thousand children, most of them from the south of the country. 2. Pioneering Physical Rehabilitation (1956–1969) Gulbenkian Support: Starting in 1956, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation began to subsidize the institution. This financial support allowed for the construction of a new hospital building in 1966. Multidisciplinary Approach: In 1969, the pioneering Hydrotherapy service was inaugurated. By combining a gymnasium, electrotherapy, and orthopedic workshops for prosthesis manufacturing, it became one of the first units in Portugal focused on integrated physical rehabilitation.

This is how all cycle paths should be, a dedicated lane for cyclists 🚴‍♀️, but an integral part of the road.

The São João de Deus Hospital, in Montemor-o-Novo, was inaugurated on October 3, 1950, as a children's hospital to treat children and victims of polio. It pays homage to João Cidade (Saint John of God), born in this Alentejo town in 1495.

Excellent place to rest, located halfway between Montemor-o-Novo and Évora. This place has a fountain, W.C., and a café-restaurant. The Fonte de Patalim and the stream Water is the central element that shaped human survival and settlement in this rural area. Geography: The region is crossed by the Ribeira de Patalim, a watercourse that has guaranteed the fertility of the fields over the centuries. Stopping point: The Fonte de Patalim has served for generations as a vital supply and rest point for those traveling through the region. The Venda do Patalim and the Royal Route Being located on the connecting axis between Montemor-o-Novo and Évora, the area developed a commercial aspect and support for travelers. Historical inn: Historical documents reveal the existence of the Venda do Patalim, a place for lodging and trade. Royal Passage: In May 1619, the entourage of King Philip III of Portugal (Philip IV of Spain) passed precisely by the Venda do Patalim on their way to Montemor-o-Novo.

A dolmen to which a house was attached. It consists of a burial chamber, of whose original structure 7 upright stones are still visible in situ. Two of the upright stones are embedded in the walls of the building. From the original corridor of the dolmen, one upright stone remains on the right side, on which a wall rises, not showing any traces of the mound. Since the dolmen has always been part of the daily life of the inhabitants of the house, it has been used for various domestic purposes such as a chicken coop, rabbit hutch and, currently, a storage place. The resident of Monte do Estanque even made a fire inside the dolmen. (Source: Wikipedia) The dolmen is located about 200 meters from the national road 2, but it is very well signposted.