Car Hire Portimao - Mini guide to Portimao
Portimao
Located 186 miles south of the Portuguese capital, in the gorgeous Algarve, Portimao is an ideal town for travellers who wish to absorb the atmosphere of a vital fishing port rather than stay in a resort perched directly on the beach.
Portimao’s surroundings are filled with high-rise buildings, but the old town’s centre remains intact. Although there aren’t any excellent museums and landmarks here, exploring the town on foot can be rewarding. Amble through its pottery shops and wonderful gardens, have a glass of wine in one of the cafés, or stroll to the picturesque harbour where you can smell and see sardines being roasted on braziers. The typical laid-back Algarvian way of life is what gives Portimao its charm.
The town represents several car hire depots. You have the option to rent a car on-the-spot or pre-book one via the internet at a discount. The nearby Praia da Rocha beach can easily be reached by rental car and is less than two miles to the south. This seaside resort is one of the oldest in the Algarve. Praia da Rocha’s renowned long stretch of sandy golden beach is wonderfully interrupted by remarkably shaped rock formations while the sandstone cliffs create a stunning background.
Portimao is much appreciated by gastronomists as the town boasts plenty of excellent seafood restaurants. For an inexpensive dish, walk to the picturesque harbour where you can enjoy some freshly caught charcoal-grilled sardines. Rua Vasco da Gama and rua Comerciale are the town’s two busiest shopping streets and here you can purchase various quality products, including an extensive selection of artistic pottery, hand-painted porcelain, and hand-knit sweaters.
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