Day Trips from Lisbon by car
Lisbon is an entertainment paradise on the earth. It is the largest city in Portugal. It is the capital of Portugal and holds an important place in terms of tourism and economy. Apart from that Lisbon is popular for its discovery monuments and streets and squares that will attract a visitor’s attention due to their colorful display. The best way to explore these streets is by parking your Lisbon airport car hire and take a stroll. You can even sit by a pavement café or watch the street life from atop miradouro.
Lisbon is spread across seven hills that face the River Tagus. Miradouros are the viewpoints which are located at the highest point of these hills and you can drive your car hire here. From here you can get some breathtaking views of the entire city that has houses with red roofs interspersed with lush green trees. If you are hungry you can visit any of the local cafes or hotels which serve light snacks and entertainment. Some of the miradouros are St George Castle, Miradouro Das Portas Do Sol, Miradouro Da Nossa Senhora Do Monte and Miradouro De Santa Luzia. Miradouro Da Graca is ideal to spend your afternoons watching the castle while sitting under the canopy of green trees.
Belem Tower is a World Heritage Site in Lisbon. It is one of the top visited tourist attraction and perhaps the most photographed too. The tower is built in Manueline style and boasts of several stone motifs. Built in 1515, the fortress guarded the entrance to Lisbon harbor. Akin to it is another must-see place – Jeronimos Monastery. Built in 1502 by King Manuel I this is perhaps the most powerful symbol of wealth of medieval period. In order to enjoy these monuments you have leave your car hire and walk though their aisles to admire the splendor.
Belem district in Lisbon is one of the most historical places. Two monuments belonging to 16th and 18th century – the Manueline and Pombaline are present here. These architectural marvels have titled facades.
The pavements of the city have cobbled patterns. This ancient look is maintained wven in the most modern architectural splendor, Parque das Nacoes district. To visit this district you have to drive your Lisbon Airport car hire to eastern Lisbon. Built when World Trade Expo took place in 1998, this district encompasses modern buildings which are in contrast to its medieval western counterparts. Additionally, Parque das Nacoes or the Park of Nations is one of the largest projects in Europe related to urban development. It is connected with other parts of the city with the metro that stops at Oriente Station. However to make your day trip better, you should opt for a hire car. You can head towards the Vasco da Gama shopping center or the Oceanarium. This Oceanarium is one of the most striking aquariums.
Apart from these you can even visit a modern casino. Just ensure that you carry healthy cash. Your car hire will be an ideal partner in your adventure, but you can also jump into a toy train which passes the main attractions every 20 minutes.