Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 258 931 121; Largo de António Magalhães 64; mains €8-13; lunch & dinner Tue-Sun)
A few steps
from the river, the inviting Sabores do Lima has exposed stone walls that give a dash of
style to its open dining room. The first-rate cooking features grilled meats, cod dishes and
a few assorted seafood plates.
A Carvalheira
( 258 742 316; mains €12-18; lunch & dinner Tue-Sun; )
On the N202 at the northern end
of Arcozelo, country-style A Carvalheira has a reputation for serving the area's best food.
Order ahead if you want the regional favourite -
arroz de sarrabulho
(stewed rice with
pork and pork blood).
PORTUGUESE
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Drinking & Nightlife
Arte e Baco
(Rua Formosa 19; 5pm-2am Mon-Fri & Sun, 5pm-4am Sat)
The hippest bar in town is a black-
floored, chalkboard-walled lounge featuring rotating art exhibitions, the finest wine from
the Minho (mostly
vinho verde
) and Douro, fine cigars, better port and occasional live
music.
WINE BAR
Bar Che
(Rua Formosa 37; 2pm-2am Mon-Thu & Sun, 2pm-4am Fri & Sat)
Images of the bar's namesake re-
volutionary decorate this cosy place, which has long attracted alternative types.
BAR
Entertainment
Teatro Diogo Bernardes
( 258 900 414;
www.cm-pontedelima.pt
;
Rua Agostinho José Taveira)
Behind the Museu dos Terceiros,
the galleried Teatro Diogo Bernardes, built in 1893, is the pride of the town, with interest-
ing music and theatre performances throughout the year.
THEATRE
Information
1-8pm Mon-Fri)
Free internet access. If
Espaço Internet
(
258 900 400; Av António Feijó 16;
phoning, use extension 415.
Hospital
(
258 909 500; Rua Conde de Bertiandos)
