Portugal's oldest town, named after its iconic medieval bridge over the Lima River. Widely regarded by pilgrims as the most beautiful town on the Central route, with a charming historic centre and full services.
Ponte de Lima is widely regarded as the most beautiful town on the Camino Portugues Central route and one of the oldest towns in Portugal. It takes its name from the stunning medieval bridge that spans the Rio Lima, a structure that combines Roman and Gothic elements and is best seen lit up at night.
The town has a large municipal albergue (accommodating up to 60 pilgrims), private hostels, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, and ATMs. The historic centre is compact and beautifully preserved, with granite buildings, a riverside promenade, and traditional gardens along the Lima.
Ponte de Lima is a natural rest day destination. The town hosts a biweekly market on alternate Mondays, and the surrounding countryside is dotted with vinho verde vineyards and manor houses. The Igreja Matriz and the medieval tower are worth visiting. From here, the route climbs through increasingly hilly terrain towards Rubiaes and the Spanish border.
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The Camino through town, with prices where the beds are. Amber is the route; each pin is a place to stay.
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