Geographical Information

Car hire in Portugal lets you drive southwestern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal borders Spain in the east and north and the Atlantic Ocean in the south and west.  Azores and Madeira are 2 Portuguese autonomous island chains in the North Atlantic Ocean.  The topography of the mainland is divided by the Tagus River with mountains in the north and rolling plains in the south.  Portugal is susceptible to earthquakes due of its location atop a continental plate subduction zone.

The Best Places in Portugal

Portugal is truly one of the best places to visit in all of Europe and with car hire from Decode you can make sure you explore every corner. Northern Portugal is home to beautiful scenery and world famous wine.  The city of Porto gives visitors a look into the past and offers a taste of the future.  Tour ancient ruins, stroll around old town, shop at traditional markets or modern venues, view spectacular landscape, and toast a glass of the celebrated port wine collections. 

In central Portugal you can explore the unpolluted mountains and valleys.  Go hiking, camping, fishing, swimming or even paragliding in this pristine natural environment.  The surrounding historical villages will give you a true flavor of the rich culture that is present in Portugal today.  Drive your rental car down from the mountains to the vast white sand coastline and swim in the inviting Atlantic Ocean.

Take your rental car further south and explore the wonderful Lisbon area.  The Portuguese capital city is rich with monuments,  museums, breathtaking vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and Tagus River, historic sports clubs, unbelievable food and an unbeatable atmosphere.  Climb to the top of a bluff overlooking the ocean and watch a sunset you will never forget.

Alentejo is the region south of Lisbon featuring beautiful beaches protected by high overhanging rock faces and endless fields of golden wheat.  You will see how simple life can be as you visit quaint towns and villages known for excellent food, outstanding service and romantic atmospheres.  The region also has remnants of the Roman empire that occupied the area centuries ago. 

Use your car hire to drive to the southernmost tip of Portugal you will discover the region of Algarve.  The sea is calm, the water is warm, the cities are spectacular and the golf in the best in the country.  Spend the entire day on the coast exploring caves and cliffs or travel inland to have a great time in a traditional village.