Car Rental Portugal

Portugal is a European country in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula and is limited in the South, and in the West from the Atlantic Ocean. Among the Portuguese territory but also the Azores and the Madeira Island. Cabo Roca, close to the city of Lisbon is the westernmost point of the European mainland. Live in Portugal about 10 millions of people around 92,000 square kilometers.

Uncontested Center of tourism is the Algarve in the South of Portugal, although the North is also very attractive. Here dominated by mainly cliffs, romantic, small bays and endless beaches. By the almost constant wind from the Atlantic Ocean, it is quite pleasant here even in midsummer. You can reach the tourist centres here in particular to the cities of Beja, Faro and Lagos, where the most beautiful beaches in the area of Salema and SAGRES can be found. A drive along the coastal road between Faro and Sagres, whose Leuchtturm marked the most south-westerly point of Europe, or a trip with the car after Portimao are absolutely worthwhile.

The Green Garden of the country is located in the North and northeast of Portugal. In the relatively cool and humid provinces of Minho and Trás os-Montes, what' behind the mountains' means, including the world famous port wine and vinho Verde is grown. The hilly and mountainous landscape is crossed by numerous, picturesque river valleys. The main towns are Porto and Vila Real.

The Sierra of the Estrela in Central Portugal is one of the most important mountains of the country. Not far from the most charming city of Lisbon, also the winter sports in Portugal Center. Other starting points in this region are Sintra and Coimbra.

Learn also about motorhomes Portugal to travel flexibly and conveniently by Portugal or in the neighbouring countries.