Ponte de Lima
Considered the oldest town in Portugal, its origin is controversial, but the presence of the Romans in the region is proven, as we can see by the imposing Roman bridge over the Lima River, which gives the village its name, and is considered one of its main ex-libris. With a vast architectural and cultural heritage, this picturesque town still maintains traditions and customs that give it a characteristic charm, such as the mythical “Vaca das Cordas” or the famous “Feiras Novas”, which close the annual cycle of Minho pilgrimages and bring together, in the streets, groups of musicians and folklore singers and many thousands of people, for whom the night ends at dawn. Enjoy its river beaches, in summer, and taste the fabulous local cuisine, such as the famous Arroz de Sarrabulho (rice with blood) or Arroz de Lampreia (lamprey rice).
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Pedagogical Farms to Liven up the Children's Holidays
With a quack quack here, an oink oink there, here a baa, there a baa, everywhere a cluck cluck, pedagogical farms will …
Where to eat in Ponte de Lima
Portuguese
35.00 €
The restaurant Carvalheira, near Ponte de Lima, is a rustic, very comfortable room, with a fireplac…
Portuguese
25.00 €
Intimista e acolhedor, serve bons pratos e petiscos da cozinha tradicional portuguesa.
Portuguese
22.00 €
The Taverna das Vacas das Cordas is quite recent and features an informal atmosphere with two dinin…
Portuguese
15.00 €
Located in the historic area of Ponte de Lima, this welcoming restaurant occupies the space of an a…
Portuguese
45.00 €
The restaurant Bocados occupies the ground floor of its proprietors' house, with lovely garden view…
Portuguese
17.00 €
The old kitchen restaurant is dedicated especially to the Portuguese regional cuisine and endowed w…
Portuguese
15.00 €
One of the best-known restaurant of Ponte de Lima, located in the Municipal market building. Offers…
Portuguese
25.00 €
This pleasant restaurant has a nice and romantic atmosphere with panoramic views of the Lima river.…
Portuguese
15.00 €
The restaurant Madalena has country panoramic views and rather well prepared typical Portuguese dis…
Portuguese, Regional
10.00 €
In this restaurant, the specialties are, there are more than 30 years, the stylish serrabulho rice …
Where to sleep in Ponte de Lima
5 star
Intimate and stylish, Carmo's Boutique Hotel is wonderfully placed to discover the traditions, cultural heritage and architecture of the beautiful Minho region…
This imposing building, considered one of the most representative of the noble houses of Ponte de Lima, is located on the slope of one of the hills that surrou…
O Ameal Wine & Tourism Terroir, junto a Ponte de Lima, vem complementar a oferta vínica da Quinta do Ameal. A renovação de várias casas antigas existentes na …
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