Barreiro is known for its natural beauty. Sitting on the tip of a peninsula, just a short commute away from Lisbon, Barreiro is a popular residential area for locals. Exploring this coastal area is best done by car and car hire at Barreiro is an economical option. Seek out the river beaches and water-based activities in and around Barreiro.

With cheap car hire at Barreiro it is easy to get to and from the Lisbon international airport, the main gateway for international visitors. Barreiro is well-connected into the Portuguese motorway network. From Lisbon, take the A2/E01 motorway and get off on to the IC21. This road leads straight to Barreiro city centre.

To enjoy Barreiro’s natural beauty, use car rental at Barreiro to seek out the many parks and marshlands. There are numerous river beaches, a popular weekend destination for locals, and beautiful marshlands. The most popular is Alburrica. There are several parks in the city for a quick getaway as well.

In town, visitors should not miss the Industrial Museum, Museum of Marine and Casa Museu Alfredo da Silva. Visitors should use car hire at Barreiro to explore the pristine National Forest Machada and seek out the numerous windmills that dot the coastal area around Barreiro.

For a daytrip or longer, head over to Lisbon, just a short drive away from Barreiro. Here, visitors will find a historical capital city, with top-class museums, restaurants and shopping. The city show-cases many beautiful architectural styles and the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga and Museu do Azulejo should not be missed.