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Portugal
Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence in 1822 of Brazil as a colony. A 1910 revolution deposed the monarchy; for most of the next six decades, repressive governments ran the country. In 1974, a left-wing military coup installed broad democratic reforms. The following year, Portugal granted independence to all of its African colonies. Portugal is a founding member of NATO and entered the EC (now the EU) in 1986.
Towns in Portugal
Driving Advice in Portugal
Driving in Portugal - some useful information:
SPECIAL NOTES
Drive on the right, overtake on the left.
You must carry your driving licence, passport and vehicle documents at all times.
Dipped headlights must be used in reduced visibility.
It is forbidden to pass trams when passengers are getting on or off.
Only use the horn in emergencies.
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
Warning Triangle must be carried in the vehicle. Also spare bulb kit and a fire extinguisher are recommended.
SPEED LIMITS
Cars only
Built-up areas = 50 kph
Major roads outside towns = 90/100 kph
Motorways = 120 kph
Special note: If you have held a full driving licence for less than 12 months your maximum speed limit is 90 kph. You must display a yellow disc with the number '90' in the rear windscreen.
MOTORWAYS
Motorways are called Auto-Estradas and are 'A' roads. Tolls are charged on some sections of motorway and must be paid in cash.
SEAT BELTS
Front seat = Compulsory
Rear seat = Compulsory if fitted
Children under 12 years are not allowed in front seats unless an approved seat or harness is fitted. Children under 3 years must use approved baby seat at all times.
DRIVING LICENCE
Minimum Driving age is 18 years of age.
FINES
Motoring offences, police are empowered to collect fines on the spot. A receipt should be issued.
DRINKING and DRIVING
Drinking & driving are subject to very severe restrictions.
Blood / Alcohol limit is 0.05%.
More than 0.12 % results in imprisonment.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
Police 112
Fire Service 112
Ambulance 112
PARKING
Park in the same direction as the traffic flow, except where parking is allowed on one side of the road only. Illegally parked cars are subject to immobilization. Parking meters in operation in the major cities.
FUEL
Unleaded Super 95/98 = Sem Chumbo / Gasolina sin Plomo.
Diesel = Gasoleo.
LPG = limited availability
Credit card payments are usually surcharged with a small fee.
We offer car hire in the following locations in Portugal/Madeira
Armaco De Pera, Albufeira, Carvoeiro, Cascais, Faro Airport (FAO), Faro, Funcal, Lagos, Montegordo, Praia De Rocha, Oporto Airport (OPO), Oporto, Lisbon Airport (LIS), Lisbon, Vilamoura, Leiria, Lisbon RRS. and other locations.
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