Lagoa is a pretty city in Portugal’s renowned Algarve region. The Algarve is one of Europe’s foremost holiday destinations and features soft, sandy beaches and numerous cultural draws. A contrast of beach and culture is provided by San Joao Fort, which is nestled between Angrinha and Grande beaches. Car hire in Lagoa sightseeing is convenient.

Lagoa offers a good selection of restaurants which serve freshly caught seafood and traditional Portuguese fare. Lagoa has whitewashed churches, including Igreja Matriz. This church houses a collection of religious relics and icons. Sao Jose Convent is an 18th century structure which is now a base for Lagoa’s cultural activities.

The N125 westbound offers a comfortable car rental in Lagoa route to Estombar, an ancient Moorish town. Convento do Praxel is the main historic draw in Estombar. The nearby Estombar Springs Park is on the banks of the River Arade. Features here are spa bathing pools, a renovated watermill and an old style Algarve home. The park also has picnic areas and a fitness facility.

Southbound with car hire in Lagoa Carvoeiro, an old fishing village, is in the centre of this district’s Atlantic coast beaches. Praia de Benagil is one of the beaches. This beach features protective cliffs around a cove with calm turquoise waters. The environs of Carvoeiro contain excellent golf courses and eclectic eateries.

Destinations farther afield are accessible on the A22 motorway. This motorway goes right across the Algarve, from the Spanish border to the country’s western Alentejano coastline. Alentejano’s rocky coast and good waves are a popular surfing destination. Extra cheap car hire in Lagoa savings are gained with advance bookings.