Cheap Car Hire in Portugal : Best Deals for Lisbon, Porto & Faro Airport
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Portugal Map. (Geology.com)
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Portugal is located on the Iberian Peninsula and is one of Europe's tourist gems. Using cheap car hire in Portugal, will enable you to get so much more out of your visit.
Portugal has a rich, unique culture, lively cities and beautiful countryside.It may be one of the best value destinations in Europe. Car hire in Portugal is worthwhile as the country offers outstanding landscape diversity, due to its North-South disposition along the western shore of the Iberian peninsula. You can travel in a day from green mountains in the North, covered with vines and varieties of trees to rocky mountains, with spectacular slopes and falls in the centre, near-desert landscape in the Alentejo region. Most popular is the glamorous beach holiday destination of the Algarve. |
Visit Madeira IslandThe Madeira Islands were discovered by Portuguese sailors some time between 1418 and 1420. The archipelago is considered to be the first discovery of the exploratory period initiated by Henry the Navigator of Portugal. It is a popular year-round resort, noted for its Madeira wine, flowers, and embroidery artisans. Madeira is the ideal getaway to relax and enjoy culture and sunny skies. Find Hotels in Madeira. Car Hire is available to pick up at Funchal Airport.
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Visit the AzoresThe Azores are a chain of islands in the Atlantic Ocean which form an autonomous region of Portugal. Because of their outlying location, these islands are still not on many traveler's routes. The islands have a lot to offer and are interesting regarding nature and culture. Historical villages, cities, green lush hills and mountains are perfect to spend a time away from the main tourist path. Car Rental is available at Ponta del Gada Airport and other airports across the Azores Archipelago. Book Hotels in Azores.
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Visit the Alentejo RegionThe Alentejo Region, south of Lisbon, stretches to the northern border of the Algarve and from the coast to the Spanish border. Exploring the coastal inlets provide good surfing opportunities and bathing. Inland is an agricultural lifestyle and a vibrant Portuguese culture, with many rural villages, towns and castles, such as the Castle at Marvao, pictured, and great views over the river Tagus fom the vantage point of Santarem. Enjoy the wines of the region on your way to the UNESCO World Heritage cities of Evora and the village of Monsaraz.
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Visit Central PortugalCentral Portugal is a must for water sports, surfing beaches with monster waves and outdoor activities for those who enjoy hiking and climbing. Aveiro on the silver coast, has clear sandy beaches and gondolas on the river.
The cultural way of life is an experience not to miss. Enjoy the Fado's accompanied by guitar, excellent wines from the region and traditional cuisine. The medieval town of Obidos is a good base to explore the many places of interest before spending a few days in the historic university city of Coimbra. |
Northern Region: Portugal-NorteThe second important city of Portugal is Porto. The nation was founded here, and is the gateway for touring the regions. The city offers much to see and do. It is famous for it's Port wine, manor houses and university, with its school of architecture. Visit the churches and admire the Baroque architecture of porto and the regions villages.
From here you can take a scenic cruise up the Douro valley where Port and Douro wines are produced. Cities of the region are Vila do Castelo, Braga, Lamego and Vila Real. Book Hotels in Porto and the region in advance. |