Santiago Plan

Village on the Camino · Viana do Castelo

Ponte de Lima

43,498
inhabitants (2011)
153
km to Santiago

On the Camino Portugués

History of Ponte de Lima

Ponte de Lima is the oldest vila in Portugal, in the district of Viana do Castelo. Situated on the southern bank of the Lima River, it takes its name from the medieval bridge (ponte) that crosses the waterway. In 2021, the municipality had a population of 41,164 within an area of 320.25 square kilometres (123.65 mi2). The town itself has approximately 2,800 inhabitants.

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Services in Ponte de Lima

🛏 Hostels (2)

  • Albergaria de São João de Deus
  • Albergue de Peregrinos de Ponte de Lima+351 925 403 164

🏨 Hotels

🩹 Other services

  • 💊 Pharmacies: 4
  • 🏧 ATMs: 10
  • 🚰 Water fountains: 1

What to see in Ponte de Lima

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