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Public Transport

Local Monsanto – Idanha – CB  Public bus transport in this part of the country is run by Transdev.  Itineraries and schedule on their websitehttps://www.transdev.pt/horarios/beira-baixa  Note that some connections only run during school term, so best to...

Festas, Events

MonsantoFesta da Santa Cruz Traditionally in May, but not happening in 2025 Magusto (chestnut roasting) around 11 Nov Penha Garcia Festa Templaria August every other year12-14 August 2025 Idanha-a-Velha 2-4 May 2025 https://www.pelaterra.pt/ Keep an eye on events If...

Driver’s License

 If you are a resident in Portugal and holder of a driver’s license issued by another country, at some point you have to swap your old license for a Portuguese one. Timing and process depend on where your license was issued. IMT I.P.  (Instituto da Mobilidade e...

Emergencies

Emergency numbers and info   112 is the emergency number for fire, police, health – may you never need to call it! Additional contacts and info nationwide: https://www.safecommunitiesportugal.com/emergency-contacts/ Monsanto police station (GNR): Manned...

Cars

Tax While the IPO is due by the exact date in your documents, the annual car tax can be paid by the end of the month in which the inspection is due (e.g. your inspection by 15th, pay tax by 30th). You will not get a reminder from Financas to pay this tax unless you...