In Ponte de Lima, the succulent and tasty cuisine is based on the “Arroz de Sarrabulho à Moda de Ponte de Lima” (typical and local rice) served with pork rojões, a dish rich in flavors and very traditional in the area. At the table, cloves, bay leaves, peppers or nutmeg are responsible for coating the meats, which, once shredded, are mixed with the rice. After mixing the cumin, the pork meat is also added: chorizo, leg, etc. An entire gastronomic festival, highly valued by national and international tourists, with the meat of the “star” animal at the table.

For its part, and because it is located in the area of the famous Loureiro white wines (also highlighting red wine), the city has the production of the Adega Cooperativa de Ponte de Lima, founded in 1959, as well as several private bottlers. The cooperative has the capacity to produce up to 23,000 barrels of wine. In addition to the Lima sub-region, another 8 make up the Vinhos Verdes region, all very characteristic thanks to the natural conditions of soil and climate, which makes this wine fruity and fresh.