Last updated: December 01, 2024
Get ready to discover all the Christmas activities in Ponte de Lima! This guide presents the main festive events and attractions of the season, offering essential information for both visitors and locals.
The historic center of Ponte de Lima transforms into a festive setting, with Praça de Camões hosting the traditional Christmas market. Along the Lima River banks, you'll find decorative lights and local craft stalls, while the pedestrian area of Rua Cardeal Saraiva offers a variety of traditional sweets and regional products. The program extends to Largo de Camões, where cultural and musical presentations take place.
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Historic market with a long tradition.
The Ponte de Lima Market is a historic market that has existed since 1125, where vendors showcase a variety of fresh produce, sweets, bread, cheeses, charcuterie, clothes, shoes, and household items.
Where: Ponte de Lima | More Info: Ponte de Lima Market
Celebration of music, folklore, and fireworks in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Feiras Novas, Portugal's oldest minhota pilgrimage, offers three days and many nights of music, folklore, and fireworks. It includes animal contests, horse races, ethnographic and historical processions, music bands, and doll processions. The festival is celebrated in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows and is a unique moment of coexistence and joy.
Where: Ponte de Lima | More Info: New Fairs
Ephemeral gardens created by artists.
The Festival Internacional de Jardins in Ponte de Lima is an annual event that brings together 12 ephemeral gardens, created by artists, and displayed from May to October. Each edition has a different theme, promoting art and creativity in green spaces.
Where: Ponte de Lima | More Info: International Garden Festival
Exploration of local wine and brandy production.
Visit the Adega de Ponte de Lima to experience the unique history and wine production of the region, including the Loureiro grape and bagaceira brandy.
Where: Ponte de Lima | More Info: Visit to Ponte de Lima Wine Cellar
Chronological exhibition of Portuguese toys from the 19th century to the 1980s.
The Portuguese Toy Museum offers a journey through the history of Portuguese toys, from traditional manufacturing to modern innovations. The exhibition includes a variety of toys, such as zinc trains, papier-mâché dolls, and tin soldiers, all made nationally.
Where: Ponte de Lima | More Info: Portuguese Toy Museum
Promotes dynamic heritage research.
The Vinho Verde Interpretation and Promotion Center is a place where you can learn about the history and production of Vinho Verde, with permanent and temporary exhibitions, as well as various events and workshops.
Where: Ponte de Lima | More Info: Vinho Verde Interpretation and Promotion Center
Picturesque landscape with century-old plane trees.
Avenida dos Plátanos is a historic pedestrian zone in Ponte de Lima, known for its century-old plane trees and picturesque landscape. The avenue was inaugurated in 1901 and offers a tranquil and cool atmosphere, especially in the summer.
Where: Ponte de Lima | More Info: Stroll along Plane Tree Avenue
Cultural visit to Ponte de Lima focusing on historical and cultural heritage.
The visit to the Church Matriz in Ponte de Lima provides a unique opportunity to explore the historical and cultural heritage of the village. The church, located in the historic center of the oldest village in Portugal, is a notable example of medieval religious architecture.
Where: Ponte de Lima | More Info: Visit to the Mother Church
Circular route with rich natural and cultural landscapes.
Cycling or walking along the Rio Lima is a 26.1 km circular route that passes through the Ecovia do Rio Lima, offering rich natural and cultural landscapes. The route includes rural riverbank paths and fishing points, as well as water activities.
Where: Ponte de Lima | More Info: Cycling or Hiking along the Lima River
Collective exhibition with works by national and international artists in multiple artistic domains.
The Art'In Lima exhibition, dedicated to the theme The Art of Music, features 140 works by approximately 87 national and international artists in various domains such as painting, drawing, photography, video, sculpture, and installation art. The opening ceremony will take place at the Chapel of Pereiras, with guest artist Carmen Touza.
Where: Ponte de Lima | More Info: Visit to the Old Jail Tower
Permanent exhibition on rural and traditional life in the region.
The Rural Museum and Interpretation Center of the Territory provides a deep insight into life and work in Ponte de Lima's rural areas, covering topics such as agriculture, wine production, and baking.
Where: Ponte de Lima | More Info: Visit to the Rural Museum and Interpretation Center
Guided tour to historical houses of Ribeira Lima
During the last two weekends of September, eighteen of the most emblematic noble houses in the municipalities of Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo will open their doors to guided tours by their owners. This project, titled “Vínculos com (a) história: à descoberta das casas históricas da Ribeira Lima,” aims to stimulate knowledge and appreciation of historical houses among local communities and the broader public.
Where: Ponte de Lima | More Info: Visit to the Noble Fountain