Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 258 452 129;
www.laceme.pt
;
Rua Trás do Forno 1; s/d from €48/75; )
Lovingly restored, this
17th-century manor house on the street above the town hall offers 10 gorgeous rooms,
most with stone-framed windows, wide timber floors, antique furnishings and French win-
dows with city and river views.
Eating & Drinking
Belião Bar
(Jardim dos Poetas; mains €6-8; 10am-2am Sun-Thu, to 4am Fri & Sat; )
From a pretty plaza over-
looking the bridge, diners can enjoy vegetable lasagne, Mexican burritos, vegetable
quiche, hamburgers and big salads made with market-fresh ingredients. At night the bar
frequently hosts live bands and DJs.
CAFE
$
Veranda do Lima
(Campo do Cúrro; mains €9-18; lunch & dinner)
The recently remodelled main dining room is one
of Barca's grandest options, with fresh fish and all the traditional meat dishes served on
pressed tablecloths. If you want something lighter, pop into the restaurant's popular cafe
next door.
PORTUGUESE
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Information
ADERE Peneda-Gerês
(
258 452 250;
www.adere-pg.pt
;
9am-12.30pm & 2.30-6pm Mon-Sat Jul-Aug,
9am-12.30pm & 2.30-6pm Mon-Fri Sep-Jun)
9am-12.30pm & 2-5.30pm Mon-Sat)
Free internet
Espaço Internet
(Rua Doutor José Lacerda Emegre 17;
access.
Post Office
(Rua das Fontaínhas;
9am-12.30pm & 2-5.30pm Mon-Fri)
Turismo
( 258 452 899;
www.pontedabarca.com.pt
; Rua Dom Manuel I; 9.30am-12.30pm & 2-6pm Mon-Sat
summer)
The tourist office is about 750m east of the bridge down a small street, and has a
town map and accommodation information.
Getting There & Away
You'll find free parking in the shady square at the western end of the bridge.
AV Cura buses run to Arcos de Valdevez (€1.15, 15 minutes), Ponte de Lima (€3.15, 40
minutes) and Viana do Castelo (€4.25, 1½ to two hours) four to seven times daily from
Monday to Friday, and once or twice a day on weekends.
