Car rental Faro, Portugal

Car Rental Faro – Must Know

At the junction of two roads of equal size, traffic coming from the right has priority unless otherwise signified. In Portugal vehicles already in a traffic circle have priority over those about to enter. Passing another vehicle on their right side then the driver can be fined up to €1,250.00. The minimum car rental age is 23. In Portugal you can be fined for not only driving too quickly, but also too slowly. So be careful to keep an eye on your speedometer when driving in Portugal.

Attractions in Faro

Faro Cathedral

The Cathedral of Faro is located in the heart of the Old Town where you can get on your car rental vehicle. The appearance, which the cathedral has today, was formed in the 15th century. The cathedral was built in a Gothic style and later supplemented by the Mannerist and Baroque features. The church is divided into three naves, three-part altar area and the side chapels.

The castle and city wall (Castelo e Muralhas)

It is believed that the first city wall was built before the conquest of the Pyrenees and rebuilt by the Romans in the era of Moorish rule in the 9th century. There were three entries hacked in the wall, which led to the central part of the city (today's Old Town). The construction of the castle began in the era of Faro Reconquista in 1249, on the site of a Moorish fortress. These attractions can be seen just from your car rental vehicle

Bishop’s Palace

The Bishop's Palace is located in Cathedral Square, near the Cathedral of Faro and you can get here quickly on your car rental Faro. This is one of the most important historical buildings in the city. It houses the seat of the Algarve episcopacy. Today, in the exterior of the two-storey building stands portal and hipped roof. Inside, the library with bookcases, decorated in the Chinese style, and plenty of pictures is of great interest.

Faro Beach

Faro Beach is located 10 km to the west of the old town of Faro, near the city's airport. This is a kind of an island, a narrow strip of sand, connected to the mainland by bridge. You may come here using your car rental Faro.