VortexMag has elected Ponte de Lima as one of the "12 most beautiful towns of Portugal", taking into account the "existing historical heritage, number and dimension of green spaces, level of conservation of the historical center and number of tourists who visit".

VortexMag says, "There's no shortage of things to visit in Ponte de Lima, starting with a visit to the gothic-style church Igreja Matriz", crossing the Medieval Bridge. "The historical area, with a view to the river, is home for the Torre da Cadeia", appealing for a visit to Parque do Arnardo, to Terceiros Museum and to the Procteted Landscape Area of Lagoas de Bertiandos and S. Pedro d'Arcos. In the selection of the 12 most beautiful towns of Portugal, VortexMag suggests to "comfort your stomach" in one of the restaurants of this picturesque town, Ponte de Lima.

In the election criteria for this "top 12", VortexMag took into account the historical heritage, green spaces, level of conservation of the historical center and the number of people who visited the town.