Minho & Costa Verde holiday cottage: Near Ponte de Lima

Golf: There are three golf courses all within easy driving distance from the cottage. The closest is an excellent 18 hole woodlands golf course at Ponte de Lima (around 15 minutes drive). At Esposende (around 30 minutes drive) there is a 9 hole course set in a pleasant holiday complex. The course called Quinta de Barca has par 4's and par 3's, more suited to the holiday style of golf but well worth a visit. As with most of the courses in Portugal, the greens are usually in good order. At Estela around 40 minutes drive there is a links style 18 hole golf course adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean. Estela plays host to many cooperate golfing days and the Portuguese Open has previously been held there. At all the courses there are excellent practicing facilities, especially at Estela. Changing and shower facilities are very good at all the courses, also first class catering with a special lunch menu. It is adviseable to avoid the golf courses at weekends as the clubs are busy with competitions

Why visit Northern Portugal?: The North of Portugal has become increasingly popular with visitors. The Portuguese Government have invested heavily over the past few years to bring attention to this most lovely area of Portugal. Ponte de Lima is an old Roman Town, reputedly one of the oldest in Portugal. It's famous for the bridge built by the Romans which spans the River Lima. There are some lovely old buildings and churches. During the summer months there are many activities within the town including the famous Equine show at the purpose built arena. The bi-weekly market held on the river beach is always an attraction. The town's gardens are open and visitors are asked to pay the sum of 1 euro for entry! In most of the major towns in the area there are 'Tourismo' offices. Here you will find details of the local events which may change throughout the season. Barcelos which is less than 20 KM from the cottage is another interesting town where you must visit the Thursday market, reputedly the largest in Portugal.

More places to visit.: Viana do Castelo some 25 KM from the cottage is still a working port. Shipbuilding still continues and there is a fish market where you can buy fish direct from the fishermen. Viana has a vast number of interesting buildings to visit including an art galleriy and a museum. There is a train station at Viana where you can travel south to Oporto or north into Northern Spain. There is a funicular at the back of Viana which takes you up to the old Church and hotel visable in the skyline. Around 25 KM to the north of Viana is Caminha. Here the mouth of the River Minho separates Portugal from Spain. It's great fun to take the ferry accros to Spain. It only takes around 10-15 minutes and runs continuously from early morning until evening.There is a nature reserve within walking distance on you arrival in Spain. The north of Portugal is famous for the National Parks. These are protected regions situated to the east of the country and are vast areas with many species of birds and animals

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