Monte Real

Monte Real is a town and a former civil parish in the municipality of Leiria, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Monte Real e Carvide. It covers an area of 12.23 km² and has a population of 2,778 people. Monte Real, which in English means Royal Mount, was once a municipality, before being annexed to Leiria municipality.Monte Real hosts an air base, Monte Real Air Base for the Portuguese Air Force.Monte Real is also known for its hot springs, .