Title: Visit Santa Cruz do Lima: 2026 Travel Guide for Santa Cruz do Lima, Ponte de Lima | Expedia.com [Hotels in Santa Cruz do Lima](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Do-Lima-Hotels.d3000021028.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz do Lima](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Do-Lima-Vacation-Rentals.d3000021028.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Santa Cruz do Lima](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Cruz-Do-Lima.d3000021028.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Santa Cruz do Lima](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Cruz-Do-Lima.d3000021028.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Cruz do Lima Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Do-Lima.d3000021028.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Santa Cruz do Lima ## Travel Guide ## Visit Santa Cruz do Lima 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. 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Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F23%2F2026&endDate=3%2F24%2F2026&selected=23786693&PinnedHotelID=23786693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000021028) ![Hotel Moon & Sun Braga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37160000/37153900/37153843/d1ade46a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Moon & Sun Braga 85 Rua dos Capelistas Braga $81 nightly $89 total Mar 9 - Mar 10 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Braga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (278 reviews) Lovely hotel. Fabulous housekeeping staff. Pedro at the front desk was exceptional. Would have been 5star but breakfast could have been better. While a delightful friendly young woman in the dining area she missed very simple things ie: burners either missing or not lit (cold eggs, sausage, peppers,) ... 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(88 reviews) Staff were lovely and professional Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F9%2F2026&endDate=3%2F10%2F2026&selected=107481770&PinnedHotelID=107481770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000021028) [See all 1,825 properties in Santa Cruz do Lima](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F7%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026®ionId=3000021028) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Casa Antigo Alambique](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100601100/100601080/d28b2ae4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Antigo Alambique Ponte de Lima Viana do Castelo Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Ponte de Lima. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mosteiro De ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Santa Cruz do Lima hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000021028&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07)[Mar 6 - Mar 7](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000021028&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000021028&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08)[Mar 7 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000021028&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000021028&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000021028&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Ponte de Lima Bridge You can learn about the history of Arca e Ponte de Lima when you stop by Ponte de Lima Bridge. 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) ![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 - Full Day $106 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/braga-guimaraes-tour-full-day.a238561.activity-details) ![Viana do Castelo Clay Ceramics and Tea Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50100862/2bedf712-2d6d-4a29-89bd-7ec3c1ed5ca6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Viana do Castelo Clay Ceramics and Tea Workshop $41 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/viana-do-castelo-clay-ceramics-and-tea-workshop.a50100862.activity-details) ![Braga Small-Group Half-Day Tour with Bom Jesus Sanctuary](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47161814/ced0950b-54c1-47b4-b6a0-088facc52c1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Braga Half-Day Walking Tour & Bom Jesus Sanctuary with Guide $70 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/braga-half-day-walking-tour-bom-jesus-sanctuary-with-guide.a47161814.activity-details) ![Let's go!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2160638/98ade1a6-f330-4d1c-b708-3fd9f8a12280.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waterfall, Lagoon and Old Village in Peneda-Gerês National Park $124 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/waterfall.a2160638.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Cruz do Lima](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Cruz-Do-Lima.d3000021028.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Santa Cruz do Lima ![Kids jumping to the river at Ponte de Lima #AboveItAll](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069735/f3cd89ae-831c-4660-b34b-943ffb90ffa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ponte de Lima ![Arcos de Valdevez is a beautiful little town on the outskirts of the Peneda Geres National Park in northern Portugal. The quaint cobbled streets and sleepy bars flow out onto the promenade which runs along the river. On warm summer afternoons the shallow waters are filled with bathers seeking refuge from the heat. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128837/7807d3cd-b50c-44ef-87e0-e9d91ef1dddf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Arcos de Valdevez ![Great waterfall in Geres national park. Follow the hiking trails recommended by the tourism office. This trail took 3hours by foot.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118459/36d3a313-93df-4365-a071-731d8d656d1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ponte da Barca - Cities near Santa Cruz do Lima - Places of interest [Ponte de Lima](https://expedia.com/Ponte-De-Lima.dx6069735)[Arcos de Valdevez](https://expedia.com/Arcos-De-Valdevez.dx6128837)[Ponte da Barca](https://expedia.com/Ponte-Da-Barca.dx6270399)[Ginzo](https://expedia.com/Ginzo.dx3000021392)[Jolda](https://expedia.com/Jolda.dx3000416764) - [Bom Jesus do Monte ](https://expedia.com/Bom-Jesus-Do-Monte-Braga.d6118416.Vacation-Attraction) - [Braga Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Braga-Cathedral-Old-Town-Braga.d6118398.Vacation-Attraction) - [Minho University ](https://expedia.com/Minho-University-Braga.d6118394.Vacation-Attraction) - [Braga Municipal Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Braga-Municipal-Stadium-Braga.d6118396.Vacation-Attraction) - [In Guas do Gerês ](https://expedia.com/In-Guas-Do-Geres-Terras-de-Bouro.d6258915.Vacation-Attraction) - [Praia Fluvial do Taboão - Festival Paredes De Coura ](https://expedia.com/Praia-Fluvial-Do-Taboao-Festival-Paredes-De-Coura-Paredes-de-Coura.d553248634329624068.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) - [Sao Bento da Porta Aberta ](https://expedia.com/Sao-Bento-Da-Porta-Aberta-Terras-de-Bouro.d553248621532486904.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) - [Vilarinho das Furnas Dam ](https://expedia.com/Vilarinho-Das-Furnas-Dam-Terras-de-Bouro.d6258910.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) - [Arado Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Arado-Waterfall-Terras-de-Bouro.d553248635922898681.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) - [Tibaes Monastery ](https://expedia.com/Tibaes-Monastery-Braga.d6118422.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ponte da Barca Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Ponte-Da-Barca-Bridge-Ponte-da-Barca.d6118458.Vacation-Attraction) - [Palácio Da Brejoeira ](https://expedia.com/Palacio-Da-Brejoeira-Moncao.d553248635998074200.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chapel of Our Lady of Aparecida ](https://expedia.com/Chapel-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Aparecida-Barcelos.d6262888.Vacation-Attraction) - [Centro Comercial Nova Arcada ](https://expedia.com/Centro-Comercial-Nova-Arcada-Braga.d673302348284682240.Vacation-Attraction) - [Palacio dos Biscainhos ](https://expedia.com/Palacio-Dos-Biscainhos-Braga.d6118400.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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