The municipality of Vendas Novas lies in Évora district, in the Alentejo: according to the 2021 census it is home to 11,240 people, over 222.4 km².
Population density is about 51 per km²: a mainly rural municipality, with a main town and several villages scattered across its territory. Of the 14 municipalities in Évora district, it is number 4 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 48 km west of Évora, the capital. The nearest major city is Évora, about 45 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Palmela (40 km), Setúbal (41 km), Arraiolos (41 km), Comporta (42 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Vendas Novas; all the municipalities in Évora district are listed on their own page.