Moinho da Cruz Restaurant Reviews, Ponte de Lima

Old mill recovered, in a very quiet area, ideal for rest.
Surrounded by the most beautiful landscapes of Minho, this Mill has a small river beach for the use of our guests.

It is located 5 km from Ponte de Lima In Ponte de Lima, land of history and stories, a stroll through the center is a return to our ancestry. Largo de Camões, the village's living room, welcomes you with the Chafariz Nobre, finished building in 1603. The bridge, right next door, will open your appetite for the respective crossing ... Cross it and admire the beauty of the Church of Santo António da Torre Velha, from the 19th century, highlighting the height of the tower and the gargoyles existing at each angle of the same. Contiguous, the Chapel of Anjo da Guarda, a building with Romanesque and Gothic roots, which many attribute to the 13th century, will pique your curiosity for the simple and harmonious way with which it is inserted in the landscape.
When you go to another ex-libris of Ponte de Lima, Avenida dos Plátanos, stop at the baroque Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Penha de França. On this avenue, a mandatory visit to the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Guia (17th century) and the remarkable group formed by the Churches of Santo António dos Frades (15th century) and the Third Order of St. Francisco (18th century), which houses the Museu dos Terceiros. Now go to Teatro Diogo Bernardes, a beautiful example of an Italian theater, opened in 1893, which remains the cultural center, par excellence, of the village. Immediately, Palacete Villa Moraes, with admirable façades of neoclassical imitation, in the old style of Brazilian makes travel, and an engaging, romantic, welcoming and inviting park for moments of delight.

Back in the center of the village, the Mother Church, which was rebuilt by D. João I, is a must visit. From there, head to Paço do Marquês (15th century) and visit the Center for the Interpretation of Military History in Ponte de Lima. We also suggest visiting the Church of Lapa, where the image of the popular S. Benedito, with a black face.

Get lost now in the streets and alleys of the village, with emphasis on Rua Beato Francisco Pacheco and the 16th century Bairro das Pereiras, with beautiful architectural examples and remarkable facades. We suggest the end of this itinerary, among many others possible, in the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Misericórdia das Pereiras, where you will enjoy a sublime view of the river and of the village as a whole.