Car Hire Guarda - Mini guide to Guarda

Guarda

With an elevation of 1056 metres, Guarda is the highest town in Portugal, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Founded in 1199, the strategic location of Guarda on the Spanish border served as a defensive point to Julius Caesar, the Visigoths, Moors, and later the Duke of Wellington. A legacy of art and architecture, as well as its stunning surrounding area, make it an impressive stop on any tour of Portugal.

The 14th century town centre is easily traversed on foot. Dominating it is a Gothic cathedral, constructed between the 14th and 16th centuries, containing a Renaissance altar by Jean de Rouen. Nearby, visitors will find the Baroque Misericordia and Sáo Vicente churches as well as the Town Museum, housing a wealth of paintings, archaeological finds, and works of poetry by Augusto Gil.

Eating and drinking in Portugal is one of the country's most enjoyable pastimes, with a number of fine Portuguese wines and specialty meals to choose from. A seafaring country, Portugal has a number of delicious fish and seafood based dishes for visitors to sample in the region's quaint and friendly restaurants.

Guarda is often used as a home base by visitors who wish to explore the enchanting villages and towns of the Serra da Estrela region. Close by, visitors can experience the 16th century art and beautifully preserved old town of Viseu, the 1,000-year-old castle in Penedono, or skiing down the Serra da Estrella mountains.

For these and other daytrips, hiring a car is highly recommended as local buses may be slow and unreliable. We can arrange cheap car hire in Guarda, which can easily be booked online. Guarda's central train station provides connections to Lisbon and other Portuguese cities.

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