The lovely small town of Montemor-o-Novo is situated in the heart of the Alentejo, a calm and relaxed region, with an important role in National history. Montemor-o-Novo was the cradle of Saint John of God (whose real name was João Cidade), a friar and saint, who has become one of Spain's leading religious figures, spending all his energy caring for the neediest people, organizing his followers… Read more and see photos