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In contrast, the north western mountains are fairly meagre.The Serra da Estrela mountain range where you can ski or hike is worth a visit, apart from the lush valley of the Tagus river and the Estremadura region. The farther you descend down to the south the drier and hotter it gets, here you find wide corn and sunflower fields, flowering meadows and olive trees.
The Algarve with its numerous beach resorts by the Atlantic Ocean is among the most popular car hire destinations in Portugal. In the hinterland, many archeological sights like for instance impressive Roman villas can be visited.
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The Portuguese Island of Madeira is another popular tourist destination offering a great diversity in terms of plant species and a mild climate, which attracts mostly hikers and nature lovers. In contrast, Portugal’s big cities like the capital Lisbon are full of historic sights and offer numerous cultural events and amusement facilities. In order to reach all these destinations, Portugal car rentals are available in most of the cities. Port wine is a famous Portuguese drink which is also a good souvenir. The country’s cuisine is traditionally rich in fish, typical Portuguese delicacies are grilled sardines and especially the dried cod “Bacalhau”.
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