Ponte da Barca

Museu do Quartzo

Ponte da Barca

The biggest quartz crystals collection in the country.

Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

Ponte da Barca

It covers a total of 22 parishes, distributed by the counties of Arcos de Valdevez, Melgaço, Montalegre, Ponte da Barca and Terras de Bouro. National Park and Protected Area since 1971, extends from the plateau of the Castro Laboreiro to …

Cascata de Fervença

Ponte da Barca

It belongs to a set of small waterfalls and ends at the Fervença waterfall, with an altitude of 15 to 20 metres. It is acceded by the EM (Nogueira/Portela do Vade). The waterfall is not fit for sports.

Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Crasto

Ponte da Barca

This is a Romanic temple from the ends of the 12th century that used to belong to the Canons from the Rule of Saint Augustine.

Igreja de São João Baptista / Igreja Matriz de Ponte da Barca

Ponte da Barca

Constructed between 1717 and 1738 this building possesses a façade topped by a relief with the Christ Baptism, work from the 17th century. On the interior there are many lateral chapels and one can stand out the carving diversity, since …

Igreja Matriz de Bravães

Ponte da Barca

This temple dated from the 12th century is considered one of the most important Romanic monuments due to its sculptures abundance. The church stands out, especially due to its doorway with five decorated archivolts. The capitals, the shafts and the …

Percurso Pedestre dos Moinhos de Parada

Ponte da Barca

A small pedestrian trail at the Lindodo parish, in the village of Parada. The trail crosses lush vegetation areas, old abandoned mills and wonderful hillside by the Lima river. A special note to the natural pool known as Poço da …

Ermida

Ponte da Barca

Located on the northwest hillside of the mountain, this village still has a large number of rock made, culm covered houses. The 18th century mother church and the 12th century memorial are worth a visit. The inhabitants still wear traditional …

Percurso do Centro Histórico de Ponte da Barca

Ponte da Barca

This trail may start at the Fountain of Saint João, a baroque fountain and the passes by the crucifix and the lovely water mill. There are many interesting places along the way, namely the House of the Fonte Velha (Old …

Germil

Ponte da Barca

A traditional village located among fertile valleys and mountains of the Serra Amarela (Yellow Mountain). It has typical houses and cobblestone streets.

Percurso no Parque Peneda-Gerês

Ponte da Barca

The National Park Peneda-Gerês is one of Portugal's main natural attractions for the impressive beauty of the landscapes and for the varied flora and fauna.

Albufeira do Lindoso

Ponte da Barca

A dam on the Lima river, by the border, between the Soajo and the Amarela (Yellow) hills. The most common fish species are the trout, the barbel and the nase. Conditioned sports and leisure activities.