Title: Visit Santa Cruz do Lima: 2026 Travel Guide for Santa Cruz do Lima, Ponte de Lima | Expedia.com

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# Santa Cruz do Lima

## Travel Guide

## Visit Santa Cruz do Lima

Things to do

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- Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz do Lima

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Vila Gale Collection Braga Hotel

Largo Carlos Amarante 4 Braga Braga

$140 nightly

$152 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Braga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (563 reviews)

Everything about this hotel is perfection, be it the location, the friendly efficiency of the staff, high-quality cuisine, spotless rooms, and range of facilities. The historical aspect of the hotel is a bonus.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

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Basic Braga by Axis

Largo Da Estacao Maximinos Braga 

$55 nightly

$62 total

Feb 15 - Feb 16

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Braga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Arco da Porta Nova and Palacio dos Biscainhos ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (423 reviews)

Cheap, Clean & Comfortable

Very basic hotel but clean and comfortable, especially given then low price. Fine for a 1 night stay. Easy walk to the centre of Braga. Parking is a little dificult to find, but staff on the front desk are very helpful

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

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Hotel Moon & Sun Braga

85 Rua dos Capelistas Braga 

$86 nightly

$95 total

Feb 23 - Feb 24

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 ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (273 reviews)

Lovely hotel, staff extremely friendly and helpful.. Room clean and spacious (no pun intended), with some nice personal welcoming touches in room.. Amble storage for a short stay.. Breakfast is plentiful, good standard and choice.. Nicely located, close to town centre, shops, bars and restaurants ...

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

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Braga Heritage Lofts

Rua Eça de Queirós 98 Braga Braga

Stay at this aparthotel in Braga. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (166 reviews)

Always clean, well appointed, and ready for us.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

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House with saltwater pool, tennis court and snooker room

 Godinhaços Braga

Stay at this vacation home in Vila Verde. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a sauna. Popular attractions Oural Swing and Ponte da Barca are located ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)

Geweldig mooie locatie met heerlijk zwembad (zout water!) en een enorme tuin met wijngaard ervoor. Een aanrader!

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

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Prazer da Natureza Resort & SPA

Estrada do Funchal, 989 Caminha 

Book a stay at this beach villa in Caminha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Illa Morraceira das Varandas and Illa Morraceiro ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (23 reviews)

We stayed two nights. The room was clean and nice. The restaurant was fantastic. Staff was friendly and helpful. It was a great visit.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

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### 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)

#### 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)

#### 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)

#### 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

![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)

![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

$125

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)

![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)

![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

$63

per adult

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![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)

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## 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)
- [Foreigners and Borders Service ](https://expedia.com/Foreigners-And-Borders-Service-Viana-do-Castelo.d553248635976867220.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)
- [Minho University ](https://expedia.com/Minho-University-Braga.d6118394.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Republic Square ](https://expedia.com/Republic-Square-Viana-do-Castelo.d6118432.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Braga Municipal Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Braga-Municipal-Stadium-Braga.d6118396.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Braga Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Braga-Cathedral-Old-Town-Braga.d6118398.Vacation-Attraction)
- [In Guas do Gerês ](https://expedia.com/In-Guas-Do-Geres-Terras-de-Bouro.d6258915.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)
- [Tibaes Monastery ](https://expedia.com/Tibaes-Monastery-Braga.d6118422.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Sameiro Sanctuary ](https://expedia.com/Sameiro-Sanctuary-Braga.d6118418.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Santa Barbara Garden ](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Garden-Old-Town-Braga.d6118404.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)
- [Ponte da Barca Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Ponte-Da-Barca-Bridge-Ponte-da-Barca.d6118458.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Vilarinho das Furnas Dam ](https://expedia.com/Vilarinho-Das-Furnas-Dam-Terras-de-Bouro.d6258910.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Corno do Bico Protected Landscape ](https://expedia.com/Corno-Do-Bico-Protected-Landscape-Paredes-de-Coura.d553248634329684182.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Sanctuary of Santa Luzia ](https://expedia.com/Sanctuary-Of-Santa-Luzia-Viana-do-Castelo.d6118434.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nossa Senhora da Abadia ](https://expedia.com/Nossa-Senhora-Da-Abadia-Amares.d6118420.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Arco da Porta Nova ](https://expedia.com/Arco-Da-Porta-Nova-Old-Town-Braga.d553248621532957550.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Caldelas Spa ](https://expedia.com/Caldelas-Spa-Amares.d624035511278395392.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Praça da República ](https://expedia.com/Praca-Da-Republica-Braga.d553248621532486898.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Feira de Barcelos ](https://expedia.com/Feira-De-Barcelos-Barcelos.d553248621532957517.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Palácio Da Brejoeira ](https://expedia.com/Palacio-Da-Brejoeira-Moncao.d553248635998074200.Vacation-Attraction)

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