Portugal has been rediscovered as crowds of tourists that come to experience this beautiful country. There are rare and amazing sites to visit that will propel the guest back into time. The country of Portugal presents an old world charm with a medieval slant due to the many medieval castles and quaint villages nestled across the country side and coastlines.
Major Cities are a Must See with a rental car
Coimbra: Founded in 1270, this city is host to Roman and Gothic buildings; college town with beautiful parks, mountain tours, and lovely gardens. Sintra: Is a village that many say depicts a fairytale; exotic castles, palaces; nature surrounds Sintra; very historical
Lisbon: A city filled with amazing ancient history; amazing views; ceramic tiled churches; too much to see to mention; overnights recommended, a bit pricy; St. Jorge's Castle, The Gulbenkian Museum filled with culture and history of the country;Lisbo Praca de Comercio is a beautiful plaza situated down town.
Obidos: Village of medieval charm; wonderful restaurants; sample the popular cherry
Caldas: Another must see city that is considered to be the cultural center with scores of exhibits and shows such as the Faiancas Bordalo Pinheiro a popular shop and factory; great restaurants; great beaches; quaint shops
Algarve: Wonderful beaches; if you love the beach then one can spend all day here; much to see; train rides with reservations; busy and popular resort area
Every bit of Portugal is striking and cannot be seen at its fullest without renting a car while there. Be free to see and go when you feel you want to leave a city and go on to the next. There are no schedules to abide by when you rent your own car for this amazing trip to Portugal.