I visited Ponte De Lima, in the North of Portugal last month; what a delight.
The area is untouched by tourism, there are no hotels.
I stayed in a rented mansion house which was obviously once used by a vinyard and land owner.
Luckily for me, the week i was there, there was a heatwave ... Read review
Ideally located on top of a hill overlooking the green horizon the Axis Ponte de Lima is ... more
a two building with a total of 40 bedrooms comfortably equipped with air conditioning satellite TV telephone and internet accessThe hotel has an indoor heated swimming pool bar breakfast room and four ample sized meeting roomsNeighbouring the hotel only a hundred meters away is the Clubhouse an old renovated manor house with a beautiful restaurant ample snack bar area and a terrace with panoramic views changing rooms and a golf shop The golf courseThe greens are designed in two round of 9 holes and with 6005 meters of championship tees for a 71 par course designed in a way that is agreeable to beginners and professionals
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
A modern hotel with hilltop location in the Minho province of Portugal, boasting green ... more
horizons, serenity and inspired surroundings, ideal for your well-being.Built in 2003, Hotel Do Golfe is a two storey building with modern architecture. Ideal for golfers and those who enjoy outdoor activities, the hotel has a tennis court, a golf course, an indoor swimming pool, fitness area and there is a nearby riding centre.Enjoy your location in this traditional area of Portugal. Explore the green surroundings on foot, or by bicycle. Return to the hotel to use the sauna and Turkish bath, or indulge in a massage..
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
This manor house has now been renovated and refurbished to suit all the needs of modern ... more
tourism. Casa do Anquião is ideal for travellers who know how to appreciate the individuality of a family house, offering a high standard of quality and hospitality..
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
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I visited Ponte De Lima, in the North of Portugal last month; what a delight.
The area is untouched by tourism, there are no hotels.
I stayed in a rented mansion house which was obviously once used by a vinyard and land owner.
Luckily for me, the week i was there, there was a heatwave and the weather was over 100 degrees every day!! I was fortunate that the house in which i was staying had a swimming pool!! .../>
Go to Ponte De Lima, you'll have a wonderful holiday!!
I travelled with Air Portugal (TAP) who have nice airy modern little planes (747's)
The mansion house was hired from a company called Something Special.
They provided excellent customer service and quality of accommodation.
They also proved to be extremely good value for money; with an amazing house, two cars hired and flights working out to around £350 ... more
I visited Ponte De Lima, in the North of Portugal last month; what a delight.
The area is untouched by tourism, there are no hotels. I stayed in a rented mansion house which was obviously once used by a vinyard and land owner.
Luckily for me, the week i was there, there was a heatwave and the weather was over 100 degrees every day!! I was fortunate that the house in which i was staying had a swimming pool!!
The surrounding area is agricultural, with plenty of vinyards and farms.
The local delicacy is Boiled Rice cooked in Chickens Blood, however the weird thing was that you couldnt find anywhere to eat that served chicken itself.
Food and Wine is extremely cheap compared to England; a meal for 11 people including 4 bottles of wine and desserts cost about £50!
The main town itself is beautiful;it is situated on a river, which has a beautiful beach and plenty of quaint little village type shops which sell everything from designer clothes to cattle food and guns!! There are no big shops nearby though, so to do a big food shop entails a trip to the nearest 'big' town - Vianna.
There is not much in terms of nightlife, you would have to go into Vianna De Castella which is about 1/2 hours drive away, or go into Porto, which is about 1 1/2 hours away!!
To visit this area also requires a hire car!! Public transport is very limited, but it is very cheap!! If you decide to hire a car or moped beware - Portuguese roads are hazardous compared to England!!!! It is normal for drivers to do 70 on tiny little winding roads, overtake on blind spots and bends and leave very little space between yourself and whoever is behind you - they define the term tailgating!!!!
Go to Ponte De Lima, you'll have a wonderful holiday!! I travelled with Air Portugal (TAP) who have nice airy modern little planes (747's) The mansion house was hired from a company called Something Special. They provided excellent customer service and quality of accommodation. They also proved to be extremely good value for money; with an amazing house, two cars hired and flights working out to around £350 per person (11 of us went altogether)
Treat yourself and discover the joys of northern portugal!!!!
