Considering the strategic location of Ponte de Lima at the epicenter of the northern Euro region of Portugal - Galicia, gastronomy, wine tourism, historical and scenic heritage, nature and equestrian sports, quality accommodation, complement a highly desirable offer with identity and quality, which tour operators look for.

Thus, Ponte de Lima is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the northern region of Portugal. The Municipality of Ponte de Lima complements the offer with the dynamic organization of a series of events of quality and strategic relevance that attracts thousands of visitors throughout the year.

Throughout the ages, the Oldest Village of Portugal has added to its natural beauty magnificent Gothic, Mannerist, Baroque, Neoclassical and Eighteenth century façades, significantly increasing the historical, cultural and architectural value of this corner of the North of Portugal, as well as a large ensemble of offers with regard to accommodation. Hotel units of quality and distinction combine tradition with modernity, allowing for the enjoyment of different days, away from the hustle and bustle of big cities, in contact with a millenary culture and an ambience where the quality of life and respect for surrounding nature prevails.

In this context, the distinctions are a differentiation. On a particular note are the prizes awarded to Carmo's Boutique Hotel in Ponte de Lima, recently awarded the "Best of Wine Tourism" award in the category of Accommodation. The worldwide competition is promoted annually by the "Great Wine Capitals’ Network".

This award comes in addition to other prizes awarded to this hotel unit, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of The World chain, consisting of 3 luxury suites and 12 Prestige rooms, a restaurant and the Wine Workshop that proudly celebrates traditional and national gastronomy and Portuguese and Regional Wines. Carmo's Boutique Hotel presents a harmonious coexistence between art and nature, in a space that pays homage to the natural beauty of the Portuguese territory, with programs rich in cultural, romantic and sporting experiences, highlighting the importance of the authenticity of raw materials and products of the region, whose qualification and innovation are the driving force for touristic development in the regions.

Recognized since its opening in June 2012, Carmo's Boutique Hotel has received the following distinctions: Condé Nast Traveler Hot List 2013 as one of the Best New Hotels in the World | 2015 WINNER as "EUROPE'S Best Relaxation Retreat" by World Hotel Boutique Awards | 2016 WINNER "BEST OF WINE TOURISM 2016" - Great Wine Capitals | 2015 Best Boutique Hotel - Northern Portugal & LUX Getaway Award: Most Romantic Retreat - Portugal by LUX 2015 Hotel & Spa Awards | 2015 winner of "Luxury Boutique Hotel of the Year" by Luxury Travel Guide | 2015 Golden Key by Expresso Guide | 2014 Golden Key by Expresso Guide | 2013 Golden Key by Expresso Guide | Fodor 's: one of "8 reasons to go to Portugal now" | Kiwi Collection: on the "10 Coziest Countryside getaways in Europe" | Departures Exclusive Platinum and Centurion AMEX: "One-of-a-kind Hotels Rooms" | 2014 Publituris Trade Awards nominated as "Best Independent Hotel" | Member of Pure Life Experiences - "By Inspiration only" - since 2013 | @The Luxury Collection By National Geographic 2014 | 2014 "CREATIVITY" Award by Unique Stays.

The Municipality of Ponte de Lima considers that with this distinction this Hotel Unit reaffirms the quality and the visibility of the tourist projects of the municipality of Ponte de Lima, which have resulted in the recent obtaining of several national and international awards of world reference by several tourist agents of the county.