Why choose the graceful Ponte de Lima to live in Portugal?
my name is Silverio Kist and in this video you will know the advantages and disadvantages of living in Ponte de Lima in Portugal.
To get to know the city better, this video is divided into topics, they will help you understand the city and at the end of the video I will show you the full cost to live in the county and you will have an idea if the county is ideal for you or not.
Founded in 1125 by Countess Teresa de Leão, mother of the first king of Portugal, Ponte de Lima is one of the oldest and most picturesque villages in the country. Its medieval architecture and surrounding area, bathed by the river Lima, give this village a unique beauty.
Located in the center of Alto Minho, part of the District of Viana do Castelo and crossed by two highways, A3 and A28, Ponte de Lima is close to the main urban centers in the North of the country and the border with Spain. Porto is a 45-minute drive away and, nearby, has two airports: Sá Carneiro and Vigo Airports.
How to get to Ponte de Lima
By car the distance from Viana do Castelo is 28 min (26.6 km) on the A27, from Braga it is 34 min (43.7 km) on the A3.
To Porto by car the time is 55 min (83.8 km) by A3.
By bus it takes 1 hour and 35 minutes with an average cost of €8.
Population
It has 41,204 inhabitants, but the population is reducing, in 2011 there were 43,498 inhabitants, 5.30% more than today.
what is it like to live
It is a small and quiet town, considered one of the safest, good for raising children and enjoying life calmly and peacefully.
It has adequate health, education, urbanization and transport infrastructure for what is needed in urban life, but it is not a trendy center for the hustle and bustle young people seek.
Ponte de Lima is highly touristy, as it is part of the famous Camino de Santiago de Compostela route.
Climate
In Ponte de Lima, the summers are warm, dry, and mostly clear; the winters are cold, wet, and partly cloudy. Throughout the year, the temperature generally ranges from 7 °C to 26 °C and is rarely below 2 °C or above 32 °C.
If you want to visit Ponte de Lima in Portugal, the best time to enjoy the pleasant weather is from June to September.
Gastronomy
The highlights of Ponte de Lima are :
Arroz de Sarrabulho, served with pork roasts, a dish rich in flavors and tradition.
Labor market

Health
In addition to having several health centres, Ponte de Lima has a hospital recognized for its good emergency service, the Hospital do Conde de Bertiandos.
School Network
30 min.
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Cost of living
The cost of living in Ponte de Lima is lower than Porto and the big Portuguese cities, due to the rent, the air rent, which is cheaper than in Porto, but usually with few offers.
Supermarket
But consider at least 150 euros per person.
The gym (gym) costs from €28 per month.
transport
Transport: €1.45 (public transport ticket), €3.55 (taxi fare); 1.89 (liter gasoline)
Basic accounts
• Energy, water, heating, waste - between €65 to €130
• Internet/tv/telephone combo - between €35 and €65
Rent - Lease
The average rental prices for a T1 can vary between €350 and €750, but this type of property is not easy to find in the city.
A T2 can vary on average between €450 to €1500 -
A T3 can vary on average between €500 to €2600.
Property Purchase
The average price per m2 in the city is currently €1,036/m2, just 20.43% above the €860 in 2015.
Projection of Expenses
So let's make a projection of the average cost of living in Ponte de Lima for a couple:
Type - Expense Amount
Lease €600
Supermarket €300
Internet, TV, telephone €60
Energy €45
Transport 80 €
Restaurant 50 €
Health expenses €40
Gym €56
Total €1,231
Note that the couple may not have difficulties living in the county with both working and receiving a minimum wage each.
This value is a basic reference, not counting other expenses, such as clothing, insurance, among others.
Benefits
• it is located about half an hour's drive from important urban centers such as Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimarães and one hour from Porto.
• Safety and quality of life,
• One of the best cities to live in Portugal.
• It is 1 hour from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport and 45 minutes from Vigo Airport in Spain, with access to many other European cities;
Disadvantages
• It can be difficult to get a lease or not get something within what you are looking for because of the low supply.
• Fewer job opportunities than in large centers.
• Some people may not adapt to a small town.
So the City is for you, leave in the comments what you think of Ponte de Lima.
I'll leave on the screen the suggestion of two other videos about cities in Portugal.