From the mountains of Peneda-Gerês to the Atlantic coast, the Lima Valley reveals a territory shaped by water, landscape and the relationship between communities and their surroundings. Along the way, the river, the mountains, the cultural landscape of Sistelo and the vineyards offer different perspectives on the region. Each reveals a particular way of inhabiting, working and understanding the territory.

The River — The Lima Valley and Arcos de Valdevez

The Lima River introduces the territory through water and the gentle rhythm of its riverside paths. Following its banks along the Ecovia, the landscape gradually unfolds, inviting a slower way of experiencing the valley. In Arcos de Valdevez, the relationship between the river, architecture and traditional urban life reveals how the town has grown in close connection with its natural surroundings.

The Mountains — Peneda-Gerês National Park

Further inland, the territory extends into the mountains, where the scale of the landscape and the rhythm of life change. Around Soajo, Mezio and the surrounding mountain areas, the relationship between communities, agriculture and nature reveals other ways of inhabiting the land and adapting to its conditions. For those who prefer a more active discovery, electric bicycles or kayaking offer alternative ways to explore the territory, while preserving the same guiding principle: understanding the landscape through experience.

The Cultural Landscape — Sistelo

Sistelo brings into focus the relationship between agriculture, community and mountain life. Its terraced fields, built and maintained over generations, make visible the human work that has shaped this landscape. Here, the terrain tells a story of adaptation, knowledge and continuity. The landscape is not simply something to observe. It is the expression of a community's long relationship with its land.

The Vine — Wine and the Landscape

The journey continues through the vineyards, where the relationship between people and the land takes another form. Routes through the vineyards, a guided wine tasting and a moment of conviviality offer an opportunity to discover local viticulture and its place in the identity of the Lima Valley. Wine becomes another way of reading the territory, connecting landscape, agricultural knowledge and local culture.

A Journey Through the Lima Valley

From the mountains to the Atlantic, the Lima Valley is a succession of landscapes and ways of life that are deeply connected. Rather than simply visiting places, this journey invites us to understand the relationships that give them meaning — between water and land, nature and community, heritage and everyday life.