Thursday, May 20th, 2010 in Auto Jardim Car Hire is a Portugal-based car rental company that prides itself on offering car hire services of the highest standard, with the newest range of vehicles to suit the needs of all travellers. Customers can choose from a wide range of vehicles to suit their needs.
Portugal may be one of Europe’s most poplar summer holiday destinations, but with Portugal car hire, it’s easy to escape the crowded beaches and packed restaurants and cafés. Portugal is renowned for having an old fashioned charm and medieval castles and pretty, cobbled villages definitely contribute to this image. Driving in Portugal is an exciting experience, picturesque villages can be found along winding coastlines and flower clad hillsides.
The sun bleached beaches of Cascais and Sagres make for a popular excursion for those visiting Lisbon. Porto and Lisbon and perfect to explore by foot, meanwhile, with their clanging trams and meandering streets.
Over the past few years, Portugal has been investing time and money into ensuring it remains a favourite with the world’s holidaymakers. Portugal’s relative compactness makes it the ideal place to explore with car hire. Sandy beaches, unspoilt scenery, a fascinating history, a delicious cuisine and warm friendly people are just some of the attractions that wait visitors to Portugal.
Heading south tot he Algarve, visitors will find modern high-rise resorts offering all the conveniences of a package destination. Those who drive just a few miles to the north or the east will encounter mostly unspoilt countryside, brimming with charming medieval villages and towns where life has remained pretty much the same for the past few centuries.
The southern areas of Portugal enjoy hot, dry summers and pleasantly mild winters. Temperatures during the summer months are high but kept bearable by sea breezes. The north of Portugal experiences much different weather especially in winter when temperatures are cooled by Atlantic currents and the famous Spanish Meseta. By far the best time to travel to Portugal is during spring and autumn when temperatures are pleasant and tourist areas are less busy.
