Ponte da Barca

Museu do Quartzo

Ponte da Barca

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Peace houses the largest collection of quartz crystals in the country. Hundreds of specimens can be seen and appreciated both inside and outside the museum.

Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

Ponte da Barca

It encompasses a total of 22 parishes, distributed across the municipalities of Arcos de Valdevez, Melgaço, Montalegre, Ponte da Barca, and Terras de Bouro. A National Park and Protected Area since 1971, it stretches from the Castro Laboreiro plateau to …

Cascata de Fervença

Ponte da Barca

Part of a group of small waterfalls, this one culminates in the Fervença Waterfall, 15 to 20 meters high. Access is via the EM (Nogueira/Portela do Vade) highway. The waterfall is not suitable for sports.

Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Crasto

Ponte da Barca

A Romanesque temple from the late 12th century, it belonged to the former Monastery of the Canons Regular of Saint Augustine. Construction began in 1136, with expansions taking place in the 16th and 18th centuries. The Baroque elements date from …

Igreja de São João Baptista / Igreja Matriz de Ponte da Barca

Ponte da Barca

Built between 1717 and 1738, this building's façade is topped by a 17th-century relief of the Baptism of Christ. Inside, there are several side chapels, with a variety of carvings, from the so-called national style of 1727 to the "rocaille" …

Igreja Matriz de Bravães

Ponte da Barca

A 12th-century temple, it is considered one of the most important Romanesque monuments for its abundance of sculptures. The church stands out above all for its portal, with five ornate archivolts. The capitals, shafts, and tympanums are also decorated with …

Percurso Pedestre dos Moinhos de Parada

Ponte da Barca

A hiking trail known as a short route, in the parish of Lindoso, near Parada. The walk includes a passage through dense vegetation and old abandoned mills, as well as along the beautiful slopes of the Lima River. A highlight …

Ermida

Ponte da Barca

Located on the northwestern slope of the mountain range, this village preserves a large number of thatched-roofed houses made of loose stone. The 18th-century main church and the 12th-century memorial are noteworthy. Traditional costumes are still worn today.

Percurso do Centro Histórico de Ponte da Barca

Ponte da Barca

This trail can begin at the Fonte de São João, a Baroque fountain. Continue walking past the cross and the beautiful Azenha. There are many interesting places to visit, such as the Casa da Fonte Velha, the Casa do Relógio …

Germil

Ponte da Barca

A traditional village nestled between valleys and mountains in the fertile Serra Amarela region. It features traditional houses and stone sidewalks.

Percurso no Parque Peneda-Gerês

Ponte da Barca

Peneda-Gerês National Park is one of Portugal's greatest natural attractions, due to its rare and impressive scenic beauty and ecological value and variety of fauna and flora.

Albufeira do Lindoso

Ponte da Barca

Reservoir located on the Lima River, near the border between the Soajo and Amarela mountains. The most common fish species are trout, barbel, and boga. Sports and leisure activities are subject to restrictions.