Car Hire in Felgueiras - Mini guide to Felgueiras

Resting on the banks of the River Sousa is the charming northern Portuguse city of Felguerias. The city has a rich history which dates back to the 9th century. Felgueiras’ past and its modern amenities have transformed this former rural hamlet of Porto into a cosmopolitan tourist destination.

While exploring Felgueiras’ past, you will see architecture from several eras. In a car hire, you can visit the 1st century AD Roman villa at Sendim or medieval bridges within the city. There are many Romanesque churches in Felgueiras, such as Pombeiro, which features the remains of a 9th century Benedictine monastery.

Within Felgueiras shops and markets, you will have opportunities to purchase regional hand crafts. Felgueiras is most famous for its musical stringed instruments and embroideries.

The city has a number of restaurants and bars. While sampling regional cuisines, wash down your meal with a glass of locally pressed vinho verde (green wine). Its name, of course, does not refer to the colour of the wine – rather to its young vintage.

Many vineyards in the area offer tours and wine tasting, such as Quinta de Aveleda. Located 11km, near Amarante, this vineyard also is home to a zoo, formal gardens and a cheese factory.

In Felgueiras, public transportation is available inexpensively, however it can be time-consuming. Many visiting this Portuguese city opt for car hire as it allows them to explore the city and its environs with ease and independence. In Felgueiras, car hire is available from: Av.Dr, Leonardo Coimbra, Ed. Ideal Do Marco, R/C Dto., 4610- 105 Felgueiras.

Your car hire will open up numerous opportunities to explore nearby cities. The city of Oporto and its airport (Aeroporto Fransisco Sa Carneiro) are 50 km from Felgueiras. Other nearby towns include: Guimaraes (15 km); Braga (30 km) and Lousada (7 km).

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