Ponte de Lima is one of Portugal's most beautiful little towns, on the picturesque banks of the gentle Rio Lima. The heart of town is full of cafes and riverside gardens and the outskirts are green with vineyards. Ponte de Lima is popular with Portuguese tourists, who come for long weekends every second Monday when there's an amazing market - so you need to book the best places to stay in Ponte de Lima in advance to avoid disappointment.
The 'ponte' in Ponte de Lima is a lovely, 31-arched medieval rehash of a Roman original, part of a Roman road, and most of the town's highlights are within a few streets of this bridge. Now open only to foot traffic most of the bridge dates from the 14th Century, though one end is still real Roman.
As well as the bridge, and charming cafes and boutiques and the market, Ponte de Lima has a number of beautiful mansions, some of which have been converted into hotels and some museums and galleries. Ponte de Lima also has plenty of green space, including gardens surrounding a particularly lovely public swimming pool.
At peak season (and during those market long weekends) the demand for lovely rooms is high, with locals and tourists alike coming to relax. So if you want to guarantee a bed in one of the best places to stay in Ponte de Lima book ahead to avoid disappointment!
Casa do Rio Vez is a lovely, contemporary B&B which has been converted from a mill. There are three rooms and one self-catering apartment, all of which have terraces overlooking the river. And the whole property is surrounded by pretty gardens. Romantic and great value.
Paco de Calheiros is a stunning Portuguese country house surrounded by beautiful gardens. Rooms are elegant and the public spaces quite grand, with beautiful paintings and antiques.There's a pool and a tennis court associated with the hotel and then a private villa which sleeps ten and has its own pool and tennis courts too.
If these hotels don't quite tick all your boxes, have a look at the many apartments and villas in the area with our booking partners Booking.com
Porto International airport is around 1 hours drive away from Ponte de Lima (85km)
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Ponte de Lima
A gorgeous B&B mill house renovation with contemporary chic rooms and one self-catering apartment. Serene terraces on the river's edge, lovely gardens, and fishing on the river. A romantic choice, and great value.
Ponte de Lima
A stunning Portugese country house with beautiful gardens. Grand and elegant rooms and living spaces have paintings and antique furniture. The private villa has its own pool and tennis court. A great choice for families, avid gardeners, and couples.
Ponte de Lima
A chic boutique property located in a secluded spot in Portugal's oldest town, Ponte de Lima. Indulgent suites feature in-room freestanding bathtubs and muslin-draped four posters. Sample regional dishes, while admiring valley views, at the restaurant before booking in for a spa treatment.
