Dominimix, Author at Vinte Quinta

Boar Trail

November 5, 2025June 12, 2026

Boar Trail

The trail starts from the gate at the raspberry patch, turn left after leaving the gate, walk to the water tank and then keep to the right

01 Start

The beginning of the trail is from the gate near the raspberries, after leaving this gate turn left, go to the water tank and after it keep to the right. On the mountain at the light metal gate there will be a fork where you need to keep to the right again. Continuing along the mountain, you will gradually descend down to the paved road.

02 Finish

A little lower, at the cross, you can choose the first or the second branch: the first will take you back to the gate where you started (keep to the right), and the second will take you past the Roman chapel to the lower garden of the Quinta.

Round walk to river Lima throw Lagoas

November 5, 2025June 12, 2026

Round walk to river Lima throw Lagoas

More than 3 hour

Circular route through the village, the Lagoash Nature Reserve and the bank of the Lima River

01 Village church

We start from the main gate and follow the middle road straight down to our village church in the distance. You can always hear its bells.

02 Lagoas

Past the church and two other chapels, the road takes you to the entrance of the protected forest, where you will walk along the well-prepared paths of the nature reserve.

03 Lima river

Descend to the ecotrail along the Lima River, then return to the narrow streets of our village and past cosy houses and gardens to the main entrance of our quinta. If you don’t want to stop anywhere, it can be done in 2.5 or 3 hours, but of course you will want to stop somewhere, so allow five hours in total.

Walk through the village to the mill and the Estorãos river beach

November 5, 2025June 12, 2026

Walk through the village to the mill and the Estorãos river beach

2 hour

The journey takes one and a half hours each way.
It is entirely on the quiet roads of our village.

01 Along the village

We leave the estate gate and go down the tarmac road, after the bridge over the stream we turn left and follow the same village road to the T-junction, here the traffic is a little heavier but still not too heavy.

03 After swimming

After swimming and wandering along the river, you can return the same way. Or lengthen your journey a little by turning left at the roundabout in the middle of the path.

02 River beach

Turn right and follow the signs to the old bridge over the Estoraos River, next to which is a beach, an old mill and a nearby café serving sandwiches and snails in season. You can find a great place to swim if you cross the bridge and walk right along the river for about 15 minutes.

To the Santo Ovídio lookout point

November 5, 2025June 12, 2026

To the Santo Ovídio lookout point

About a two-hour hike up the nearest mountain, with spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

01 Start

From the main gate of the estate, turn left along the main road, past the old 15th century Romanesque church, to a roundabout with a cross in the middle.

Take the first exit (straight on) along the stone wall. Don’t miss the first large Quinta house on the right – a beautiful building with history

02 Going down

After a while there is a tarmac road to the left of the mountain, take your time to climb to the top and admire the surroundings.

Then go back down the other road, turn left at the Moreira stone and soon you will be at the same roundabout with the cross.

Circuit Moreira do Lima Village Stroll

November 5, 2025June 12, 2026

Circuit Moreira do Lima Village Stroll

Enjoy the quiet village streets.

01 Between the houses and along the streams

Exit the manor gate and walk down the tarmac road, turn left after the bridge over the stream and follow the same village road to the T-junction. To the right of the bus stop on the other side of the road are wide stone steps – follow them up to the village church.

02 The way back

From the church square go right to the roundabout with the tree in the middle, cross it and behind the village café you will see a narrow lane (don’t go backwards on the main road!) – follow it, it will lead you to a cross on a small patch of land, from where it is better to go up on the left, there you can go back through the nooks and crannies to our gate.

Walk around the Quinta

November 5, 2025June 12, 2026

Walk around the Quinta

45 min only

01 A walk before bed

Start your walk from the gate next to the upper reservoir and the raspberry patch – leave the gate and turn right, always straight ahead, the village road will take you to the square with the cross, from there you will go to the Roman chapel on the right and to the gate of our Vinte Quinta. This is a very short, easy and pleasant walk.

Small circle in Lagoas Nature Reserve

November 5, 2025June 12, 2026

Small circle in Lagoas Nature Reserve

30 min

The Bertiandos wetland is an important area for the conservation of nature and biodiversity, including hygrophilous forests, natural pastures and lagoon systems.

01 Parking

We recommend that you travel by car to the Lagoa Environmental Interpretation Centre and park your car near the office.

Lagoa is a chain of flooded lakes interspersed with streams, a nature reserve in a eucalyptus forest. A peaceful and easy walk, also possible with a pram. Forest paths with wooden decks over the water, lots of animals and corners to explore.

02 Wooden decks and viewpoints

From the office, turn left, then right up the wooden path and keep right. The walk only takes 30-40 minutes if you don’t get into birdwatching on the way.

A big lap around the reserve of the Lagoa

November 5, 2025June 12, 2026

A big lap around the reserve of the Lagoa

1 hour 30 min

Woodland paths and wooden boardwalks over wetlands take you around the reserve. You can swim in a stream and watch birds and hedgehogs.

01 Starting point

We recommend that you travel by car to the Lagoas Environmental Interpretation Centre. Park your car near the office.

Start left again from the office and continue to the right along the wooden path over the creeks but take the next left on this point and then follow the signs on the map.

02 The path along the streams

When you reach the tarmac road, follow it to the right, cross the stream and continue left along the stream. There is a swimming spot along the way. The path then turns right, past another wooden plank, then right along the path to a meadow, left along the meadow and right back to the tarmac road.

03 Three thousand more steps to go

You don’t have to stay on the tarmac for long. Turn left at the first corner (onto the cobbled road) and soon you will see a right turn into the woods. The road is quite wide and runs alongside the pastures. Follow it to the last wooden walkway. Cross the Estorao River again and turn right, but not at the first bend, but at the second! This will take you back to the car.

Ecotrail from Ponte de Lima to the river Lima beach

November 5, 2025June 12, 2026

Ecotrail from Ponte de Lima to the river Lima beach

1 hour 10 min

Hiking and river swimming in one

01 To the beach

Just head to the Pilgrims Hostel in Ponte de Lima (you don’t need to cross the river) and start your journey up the river to the left of the Roman bridge. The well-marked path will lead you to a scenic and clean swimming spot, Cais da Garrida. We’d recommend taking hats as the path isn’t very shady.

02 Wine tasting or the way back?

After your swim, you can walk a little further to Quinta do Ameal and ask for the wine tasting (it’s best to book in advance).

You can either return the same way or use our shuttle service to the starting point. Call 913 90 2020.

From Mediveal Bridge Ponte de Lima to Carvalhal Leisure Area

November 5, 2025June 12, 2026

From Mediveal Bridge Ponte de Lima to Carvalhal Leisure Area

2 hours, tree-shaded eco-trail

A long but easy walk along the banks of the river

01 Along the Lima river

The route starts from the large car park at Ponte de Lima, on the opposite bank of the river. The ecotrail to the right of the river is very pleasant and shady and will take you to the Lazer do Carvalhal bathing and rest area in two hours. After a rest, you can return the same way or continue upriver for another 12 kilometres – two and a half hours – to the Bravães Kayak Park & Bar Water Sports Club, Lugar de Lavoeira.

02 How to get a better return

There is a very nice cafe in the shade of the trees, kayaks, trampolines and activities for children (you can climb ropes).

But from there you should definitely give us a call on +351 913 90 2020 to arrange the transfer back to us!