Ponte de Lima Trip Overview
The best of northern Portugal!
We will visit Viana do Castelo a town embraced by the Atlantic Ocean and the Lima river. The first stop is the sanctuary of Santa Luzia placed at the mountain top.
The National Geographic Magazine (1927) described it as one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world has a view that includes the river, sea, mountain, and countryside. We will stroll through old town and visit several monuments including a widely known traditional pastry shop.
Next stop is Ponte de Lima, Portugal’s oldest village, besides its vital importance in the global history of the country, it is known by its beauty, gastronomy and best Green Wine.You will have the chance to visit this wonderful place, enjoy lunch at a tradittional restaurant, taste green wine and visit the interpretation center of the Green Wine where another tasting will take place.
On the sides of the Lima River, this village is a magic place that will make you travel back in time. It’s impossible not like it!
Additional Info
* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Ponte de Lima, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ponte de Lima, Northern Portugal, Portugal
The best of northern Portugal!
We will visit Viana do Castelo a town embraced by the Atlantic Ocean and the Lima river. The first stop is the sanctuary of Santa Luzia placed at the mountain top.
The National Geographic Magazine (1927) described it as one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world has a view that includes the river, sea, mountain, and countryside. We will stroll through old town and visit several monuments including a widely known traditional pastry shop.
Next stop is Ponte de Lima, Portugal’s oldest village, besides its vital importance in the global history of the country, it is known by its beauty, gastronomy and best Green Wine.You will have the chance to visit this wonderful place, enjoy lunch at a tradittional restaurant, taste green wine and visit the interpretation center of the Green Wine where another tasting will take place.
On the sides of the Lima River, this village is a magic place that will make you travel back in time. It’s impossible not like it!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Santuario de Santa Luzia, Estrada de Santa Luzia, Viana do Castelo 4900-408 Portugal
Considered by National Geografic one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. A cathedral on top of the mountains, where we see the sea, the city, the mouth of the river and the surrounding mountains.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Passeio 25 de Abril, Ponte de Lima 4990-150 Portugal
Ponte de Lima. A historic place, full of nice things to visit.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Santo Ovidio Viewpoint, Monte de Santo Ovídio, Ponte de Lima 4990 Portugal
A incredible viewpoint, where we can enjoy the beauthy of Ponte de Lima. The mountains, the river, the vineyards, everything on this landscape!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vinho Verde Route, Portugal
Ponte de lima, is one of the most important places in the route of the Vinho verde (green wines).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Centro de Interpretacao e Promocao do Vinho Verde, Rua da Fonte da Vila 38 Casa Torreada Barbosa Aranha, Ponte de Lima 4990-087 Portugal
On this place you will have contact, with all the knowledge of the green wines. Nice place to visit, where you will have a tasting of the region Vinho Verde ( green wine).
Duration: 50 minutes
