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Book your cheap car hire in Portugal securely online and save on a wide choice of vehicles from low cost economy options through to our luxury range. Make the most out of your car rental. Check out our range of tourist destination guides for Portugal and driving tips submitted by our visitors.
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Driven in Portugal ? Tell us about your driving tips and experiences
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| Share your tips on parking, traffic, speed limits & more. Suggest a scenic drive or other advice. |
| Useful Tips |
| Safety - by Peter Watling from Surrey UK |
| Assume all other drivers are learners with poor road sense and awareness, incapable of judging safe stopping distances,totally selfish believing the road belongs to them. Check your life insurance cover. |
| Speed limit - by hussen from uk/portuguese |
| Avoid racing with portuguese drivers, they can make you get in real trouble. Portugal is one of the worst countries to drive regarding speed, no care for other drivers, maniacs some of them. And i'm Portuguese. |
| Portugal Cities |
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| Portugal Overview |
The beautiful Mediterranean country of Portugal borders with Spain and has a long western coastline which looks out onto the sea. Portugal is blessed by great weather all year round but this is only one of several reasons that this country is such a popular destination.
Portugal’s different regions each have their own individual style and there are many differences between the north and the south of the country. Particularly popular with tourists are the beach resorts and golf courses of the Algarve but throughout Portugal there are great cities and sensational countryside to be found. |
| Portugal Essentials |
Lisbon – The capital of Portugal is a passionate city with great zest and atmosphere. Situated by the Rio Tejo in the south of the country Lisbon is full of culture and visually appealing with great architecture. Of the many attractions Lisbon has to offer its museums and art galleries are of particular interest.
Porto – Porto, the capital of the north, is a hard working and down to earth city but it is by no means boring. Porto has incredible architecture throughout with some fantastic structures and buildings. The city also has some of the best nightlife in Portugal with many fantastic bars and restaurants.
Lagos – Situated on the beautiful southern coast of the Algarve, Lagos is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Portugal. It is hardly surprising as it boasts incredible beaches and some great cultural attractions such as the Museu Municipal.
Sintra – This picturesque wooded area is tranquil and interesting. Scattered around the area are several fantastic palaces and excellent ruins.
Braga – An incredibly religious city which is one of the oldest and most beautiful in Portugal. Throughout the city there are incredible buildings of Gothic and Renaissance style. Of particular beauty is the magnificent Archbishop’s palace.
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| Portugal Calendar - Pick of the Year's Events |
Festa de São João (23rd and 24th of June) – A massive party in Porto in celebration of the saint São João.
Feira de São Martinho (October/November) – Held in Golega every year, this festival showcases horses, riding skills and bullfighting. |
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