Visit
over 50 museums in Lisbon and marvel at the architectural
masterpieces in Belém. Tantalise your taste
buds with the numerous street cafes whilst enjoying
the beautiful view.
One of the country's most popular tourist resort,
situated on the coast of Algarve, Lagos provides
superb beaches such as Meia Praia and the Praia
do Pinhão.
The architectural masterpiece of Portugal is Évora.,
set amongst the vast olive groves, vineyards and
wheat fields, it offers a cathedral, a roman temple
and a chapel made from the bones and skulls of
several thousand people.
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Road:
Driving is on the right
hand side of the road and overtake on the left.
Driving Age:
17
Seat belts:
It is illegal not to wear
a seat belt both in the front and back.
More
Information:
When driving in Portugal you must carry the following:
1) Driving Licence
2) The Vehicle’s Log Book or Rental Contract
3) Proof of Insurance
4) MOT Certificate (if appropriate)
5) The vehicle must have a red warning triangle
in case of emergency. This is placed at the rear
of the car in case of an accident or breakdown.
There are speed limits for drivers with less than
12 months licence. Contact Portuguese tourist
office for more info.
Generally give way to trams either when they overtake
or if they approach you from the right. The roads
can be three lanes wide and middle lane is used
for overtaking from either side. Children under
12 years should not travel in the front seat of
a vehicle.
If possible then the car must be parked in the
same direction as the traffic. If parked illegally,
the car can be immobilised. Beware it is illegal
to carry spare fuel in Portugal.
For more information contact the Portuguese tourist
board.
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