The Majestic Ponte de Ucanha: A Timeless Bridge

Getting There

• Walking

  Begin your journey at the Lamego Cathedral (Sé de Lamego) located at Rua do Comércio. From here, head south on Rua do Comércio until you reach the intersection with Rua da Rainha. Turn right onto Rua da Rainha and continue straight until you reach the junction with Rua de Cimo do Povo. At this junction, turn left onto Rua de Cimo do Povo. Follow this road as it gently descends. After about 1 kilometer, you will reach a roundabout. Take the second exit onto N225 road heading toward Ucanha. Follow the N225 for approximately 2 kilometers. You will see signs for Ucanha; follow them. Once you are in Ucanha, head toward R. da Torre e do Fundo da Rua, where Ponte de Ucanha is located. The bridge will be visible as you approach.

• Public Transport (Bus)

  Start at the Lamego Bus Station (Terminal Rodoviário de Lamego) located near the center of Lamego. Look for the bus service to Ucanha, which is typically operated by Transdev. Purchase your ticket to Ucanha from the ticket counter or from the bus driver. The bus ride takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Once you arrive at Ucanha, disembark at the nearest stop. From there, walk towards R. da Torre e do Fundo da Rua, where you will find Ponte de Ucanha, which is a short walk away. Follow the signs pointing toward the bridge.

• Bicycle

  If you are renting a bicycle in Lamego, start at the town center and head south on Rua do Comércio. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Rua da Rainha, and turn right. Follow Rua da Rainha until you reach Rua de Cimo do Povo. Turn left and cycle downhill for about 1 kilometer. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto N225 road toward Ucanha. Continue cycling for about 2 kilometers until you reach Ucanha. Once in Ucanha, follow the signs to R. da Torre e do Fundo da Rua, and you will see Ponte de Ucanha.