Car hire and Car Rental in Lisbon, Portugal.
Not so very long ago, in 1998, the eyes of the world turned to Lisbon once again as the once-majestic city played host to the World Expo. Centuries ago, Lisbon was the acknowledged leader of Europe's great maritime nations. With the passing of the maritime era, Lisbon settled into something like genteel obscurity, but the Expo brought it back to life.
The Alfama is one of the oldest quarters of the city, escaping from the earthquake of 1755 relatively unscathed. St. George's Castle sits atop a hill of the same name, and the equally old quarters of Castelo and Mauraria sit on the slopes of the hill. Walk through the narrow medieval streets and enjoy the sounds of the fado being played at night.
The fado is the musical expression of Portugal's heart and soul. Scholars cannot say for sure where the music came from, but many suggest it has Moorish roots. You can learn more at the Casa do Fado.
Underwater during Roman times and destroyed by the earthquake, the Baixa is an example of renewed urban life. Today, the quarter is home to shops and banks, but the street names identify the artisans and craftsmen that once lived here. Visit Rua Augusta for high-end shopping.
The Bairro Alto is a quiet residential neighbourhood by day, but at night it erupts in a parade of bar hoppers crowding the narrow streets. Chiado is a theatre and arts district. Luxury houses like Hermes and Cartier find a home here; in fact, it is one of the most prestigious shopping areas in the world. See the best of the city from the Miradouro de Sao Pedro de Alcantara.
The River Tagus (Tejo in Portuguese) empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Lisbon. The Discoveries Monument, which pays homage to the life of Henry the Navigator, sits on the riverfront. You'll also find Europe's largest Oceanarium on the banks on the river.
It is an easy drive to visit the fishing village of Ericeira to the north, the resort of Estoril, or Sesimbra and Setubal on the Costa Azul.
Popular car hire locations in Portugal include:
- Abrantes
- Albufeira
- Almada
- Alverca Ribatejo
- Amarante
- Angra Heroismo
- Arcos De Valdevez
- Armacao De Pera
- Aveiro
- Barreiro
- Beja
- Braga
- Caldas Da Rainha
- Canico
- Carnaxide
- Carvoeiro
- Cascais
- Castelo Branco
- Chaves
- Coimbra
- Corroios
- Covilha
- Estoril
- Evora
- Faro
- Figueira
- Funchal
- Gemunde
- Guarda
- Guimaraes
- Horta
- Lages
- Lagos
- Leiria
- Lisbon
- Mirandela
- Montegordo
- Odivelas
- Peso Da Regua
- Pico
- Pombal
- Ponta Delgada
- Portalegre
- Portimao
- Porto
- Praia Da Rocha
- Santamaria
- Santarem
- Setubal
- Torras Verdas
- Torres Novas
- Torres Vedras
- Viana Do Castelo
- Vila Do Conde
- Vilamoura
- Viseu
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