Information on Portugal

Occupying the westernmost point in Europe, Portugal is a unique and vibrant country with a rich historical legacy that is still reflected through the architecture and culture that greets visitors upon their arrival. With a wide selection of locations throughout the country, including several Lisbon as well as Azores and Madeira Island pick up points, booking your low cost hire car with ArgusCarHire.com couldn’t be easier.

The capital of Portugal, Lisbon, is dramatically perched by the Atlantic Ocean and atop seven hills, leading to extremely steep and pretty streets in places. Referred to as the ‘historic hill’, the neighbourhood of Alfama dates back to the 12th century and is characterized by narrow and winding streets that present a wonderful old world charm and are lined with restaurants and bars in which you can hear traditional Portuguese Fado music nightly. Hopping on a tram makes an excellent way to get a taste for the sights of the city and the number 28 tram is of particular note, winding its way through enchanting Moorish neighbourhoods and past the magnificent Basílica da Estrela.

In the mountainous north of the country, visitors will find a stunning range of picturesque drives past plateaus and through lush river valleys. The Portuguese coast is lined with some of Europe’s best beaches and towns and cities, including Aveiro in the north and Faro in the south, that successfully manage to combine a bustling nightlife with a more historic appeal. The rolling plains of the more Mediterranean southern region point further to the startling level of diversity and natural beauty that Portugal has to offer.