Title: Visit Santa Maria: 2026 Travel Guide for Santa Maria, Ponte de Lima | Expedia.com [Hotels in Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Hotels.d791245839996116992.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Vacation-Rentals.d791245839996116992.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Maria.d791245839996116992.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Maria Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria.d791245839996116992.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Santa Maria ## Travel Guide ## Visit Santa Maria Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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Wander the riverfront and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Ponte-De-Lima-Bridge-Ponte-de-Lima.d6118452.Vacation-Attraction) #### Parque do Arnado Explore the great outdoors at Parque do Arnado, a lovely green space in Arcozelo. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Parque-Do-Arnado-Ponte-de-Lima.d6118456.Vacation-Attraction) #### Parish Church of Ponte de Lima Parish Church of Ponte de Lima is just one of the places to see in Arcozelo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.com/Parish-Church-Of-Ponte-De-Lima-Ponte-de-Lima.d6318844.Vacation-Attraction) #### Golfe de Ponte de Lima Enjoy a round of golf in Fontão at Golfe de Ponte de Lima. You can enjoy the local chocolate shops while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Golfe-De-Ponte-De-Lima-Ponte-de-Lima.d553248621563222136.Vacation-Attraction) #### Largo de Camões Find out about the history of Arca e Ponte de Lima when you spend time at Largo de Camões. Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Largo-De-Camoes-Ponte-de-Lima.d553248621532957519.Vacation-Attraction) #### Feitosa Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Feitosa at Feitosa Golf Club. Wander the riverfront and gardens while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Feitosa-Golf-Club-Ponte-de-Lima.d6118454.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Small-group Braga & Guimaraes Tour with Entries Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47592998/3c298472-f301-4ed1-9907-e754af6d9730.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small-group Braga & Guimaraes Tour with Lunch and Entries Included $113 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-braga-guimaraes-tour-with-lunch-and-entries-included.a47592998.activity-details) ![Ponte de Lima: treasures from the oldest village of PT](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47670229/f2127e60-beef-4bd4-b246-183ed4bfd355.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponte de Lima: treasures from the oldest village of PT $18 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/ponte-de-lima-treasures-from-the-oldest-village-of-pt.a47670229.activity-details) ![Braga: Tuk Tuk City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4524845/4ea66d15-e844-4d53-94de-7fd897d4fc69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Braga: Tuk Tuk City Tour $24 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/braga-tuk-tuk-city-tour.a4524845.activity-details) ![Aerial view of the village of Braga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/238561/e687a479-180b-42b8-8a34-6fe679ba54e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### BRAGA & GUIMARAES Tour - 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Festival Paredes De Coura ](https://expedia.com/Praia-Fluvial-Do-Taboao-Festival-Paredes-De-Coura-Paredes-de-Coura.d553248634329624068.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ofir Beach ](https://expedia.com/Ofir-Beach-Esposende.d6118430.Vacation-Attraction) - [Foreigners and Borders Service ](https://expedia.com/Foreigners-And-Borders-Service-Viana-do-Castelo.d553248635976867220.Vacation-Attraction) - [Republic Square ](https://expedia.com/Republic-Square-Viana-do-Castelo.d6118432.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cabedelo Beach ](https://expedia.com/Cabedelo-Beach-Portugal.d6118438.Vacation-Attraction) - [Canicada Dam ](https://expedia.com/Canicada-Dam-Vieira-do-Minho.d6258899.Vacation-Attraction) - [Church of Santa Marta de Portuzelo ](https://expedia.com/Church-Of-Santa-Marta-De-Portuzelo-Viana-do-Castelo.d6318174.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sameiro Sanctuary ](https://expedia.com/Sameiro-Sanctuary-Braga.d6118418.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ponte da Barca ](https://expedia.com/Ponte-Da-Barca-Ponte-da-Barca.d553248621532486775.Vacation-Attraction) - [BragaShopping ](https://expedia.com/BragaShopping-Braga.d553248621563221328.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sanctuary of Santa Luzia ](https://expedia.com/Sanctuary-Of-Santa-Luzia-Viana-do-Castelo.d6118434.Vacation-Attraction) - [Santa Barbara Garden ](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Garden-Old-Town-Braga.d6118404.Vacation-Attraction) - [Corno do Bico Protected Landscape ](https://expedia.com/Corno-Do-Bico-Protected-Landscape-Paredes-de-Coura.d553248634329684182.Vacation-Attraction) - [Caminha Igreja Matriz ](https://expedia.com/Caminha-Igreja-Matriz-Caminha.d6118446.Vacation-Attraction) - [Praça da República ](https://expedia.com/Praca-Da-Republica-Braga.d553248621532486898.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nossa Senhora da Abadia ](https://expedia.com/Nossa-Senhora-Da-Abadia-Amares.d6118420.Vacation-Attraction) - [Golf Quinta da Barca ](https://expedia.com/Golf-Quinta-Da-Barca-Esposende.d553248621554123013.Vacation-Attraction) - [Citania de Briteiros ](https://expedia.com/Citania-De-Briteiros-Guimaraes.d6118392.Vacation-Attraction) - 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