February 18th, 2009
Faro is the administrative centre for the whole of the Algarve region. The city has both Arab and Roman ruins but most of the present attractive older buildings were constructed after the disastrous earthquake of both 1755 and 1532.
Particularly attractive is the old part of the city surrounded still by the Roman walls which date back to the 9th. Inside a spacious open square that was once the site of the Roman Forum is a 13th Century Cathedral that faces the 18th Century Episcopal palace. An interesting building is the neighbouring 16th Century Convent that is now turned into the home of the city’s archaeological museum. Within it is a section devoted to the Arab occupation. Next to the small boat basin bordering the Praça de Dom Francisco Gomes is a small Naval Museum composed of scale model boats and galleons showing the maritime history of the coast. Much of the city is now composed of apartments and there are attractive shops and a particularly artistic theatre.
Faro is located next to the Ria Formosa lagoon, a nature reserve of over 170 square kilometres and a stopping place for hundreds of different species of birds during the spring and autumn migratory periods. The beach is almost 7 Kms distant from the city and is a long sandy spit reached by crossing a bridge not far from the International Airport. The municipal council has an active cultural department organizing different and various events during the year.
Faro airport is not too far away from the city itself. In recent years the numbers of visitors travelling through the airport has increased as more and more low-cost airlines compete to offer cheap flights to the Algarve. The transport facilities to and from Faro airport with the centre of Faro include taxicabs and a bus line. One of the best means of transport is car hire. At Faro airport there are several car rental companies offering car hire at reasonable prices, but for the cheapest car hire Faro it is advisable to visit some of the many car rental websites offering prebooked car hire at Faro airport.
The advantage of a rent a car is that it is easy to visit the surroundings by car. Near to Faro is the small town of Almancil where nearby can be found the church of São Lourenço de Matos renown for its 18th Century blue tiles. To the north of Faro at the inland village of Estói there are some notable roman ruins of Milreu depicting a 3rd Century Roman home that enjoyed more comforts than some of the newly built villas in today’s world. Further to the north of this village is the town of Santa Barbára de Nexe with a bronze age hilltop fort nearby. The well-known developments of Quinta do Lago and Vale de Lobo, both five star holiday areas are located west of Faro. Together they provide 7 top quality golf courses, tennis centres, riding schools, car hire, hotels, holiday resorts and villas.
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December 19th, 2008
If you want to visit Minorca we recomend you to rent a car. There are many offers of economic rental cars in Minorca, the best prices for renting a car in Minorca are at Mahon airport. To ensure a good price and service we recommend to use the online service of www.menorca-rentacar.com offering very cheap prices for rental cars and comprehensive insurance. Normally the minimum age for rent a car in Minorca is 21 years old and at least one year of driving licence. If you want to know one of the Balearic Islands of Spain during your holidays, come hier and hire a car in Minorca.
Menorca belongs to the Balearic Islands, a Spanish archipielago in the Mediterranean, and is the smallest island of the Balearic Islands with its own airport. Even though Menorca has been entirely explored turistically the visitor numbers have not reached the same level as in Majorca or Ibiza. Menorca is very popular with tourists looking for tranquillity and relaxation. There are various rental car companies in Menorca, but the prices and conditions are different. The intelligent search engine helps you to find the cheapest rental car in Menorca. Car hire in Menorca (at the airport and in resorts) is advisable on this island and not necessarily expensive.
The most important places to discover with a rental car are Santa Galdana, Cala’n Porter, Son Bou, San Jaime, Binebeca, Punta Prima, Santo Thomas, Cala’n Bosch.
Beaches on the south coast less heavily developed and much recommended are: Cala Turqueta, Son Saura, Macarella, Macarelleta, Mitjana, Trebaluger, Es Canutells and Binidali.
On the north coast are the following beaches: Arenal d’en Castell, Binimel-La, Cala Tirant, Es Grau, Cala Morell, Cala Mesquida und Son Parc (Son Saura).
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October 9th, 2008
Malaga is located in a privileged natural environment. Malaga’s climate and temperature in winter is very mild and pleasant. The summer is hot, but temperate,as the city is situated near the sea. For your holiday on the Costa del Sol, you can book your car in Malaga online. A car hire on the Costa del Sol is fast and simple. At this site you can rent a car at Malaga airport in 3 clicks. The search engine offers always the cheapest price for a car hire at Malaga airport.
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September 16th, 2008
If you’re looking for a hire car in Fuerteventura for the holidays, we recommend visiting a consolidated Web, with many years of industry experience. With a big variety of models at the airport of Fuerteventura and other tourist destinations as Corralejo, Caleta de Fuste, Costa Calma or Jandía as the other Canary islands.
With three thousand hours of sun to the year, more than one hundred fifty beaches and a calm atmosphere, Fuerteventura is the ideal place for relax. Its landscape is notable for its Natural Places of National Interest like the Mountain Cardón, the Malpaís de la Arena, Mountain of Tindaya, the Slope of Vallebrón, the Caldera of Gairía, the Saladar and the Natural Parks of Dunes of Corralejo and Lobos, Pozo Negro, Jandía y Betancuria.
The coast is generally low and the beaches are of long and desert extensions ideal for any aquatic sport. Specifically windsurfing enthusiasts can enjoy a matchless scene due to the constant winds that blow on the coast. This joins the image of the island for its beaches striking distance of golden sand touched by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Book your car rental in Fuertevenutra online to enjoy your stay on the island without worries.
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July 22nd, 2008
The airport of Gran Canaria is located 25 km south of Las Palmas and 30 km from Maspalomas, on the east coast of the island. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the capital and the port city of this Canary Island. We work with various renowned car rental providers on the Canary Islands. Most tourists spend their holidays in the south of Gran Canaria with its beautiful beaches and famous dunes of Maspalomas. Other popular resorts in the south are Playa del Ingles and San Agustín. With a rental car you can also discover the lush green landscapes in the north.
Gran Canaria is considered a “Miniature Continent” due to the different climates and variety of landscapes found. Its flora and fauna is also very unique. The highest mountain is the extinct volcano Pico de las Nieves in the centre of the island. The extinct volcano crater Bandama is also worth a visit. You can spend a varied holiday in Gran Canaria with a rental car. You can rent a car at Gran Canaria airport or in your resort on the island. Book in advance to get the best prices online.
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