The medieval city of Visue is located high in the hills of Beira Alta but is only 130kms from Porto. This means car hire in Porto and a fine motorway drive through the region’s scenic landscape is the fastest way to visit Visue.

Visue boasts many hotels but perhaps the most elegant is the converted 1842 hospital now operating as a pousada. This historic building offers luxury accommodation for the discerning traveller, and with a Pousada Passport you will get healthy hotel discounts and cheap car hire in Visue.

The medieval heart of Visue is dominated by its 13th century cathedral. The square has a wealth of tourist attractions including the Misericordia Church, the Grao Vasco Museum of Renaissance art and the Sacred Art Museum. A walk within the old city walls is to step back into the Middle Ages with unexpected flourishes of the Baroque.

Visue’s Fair of Sao Mateus is famous throughout Portugal and runs from 14th August to 21st September. Local food and handicrafts are proudly displayed and the festivities include concerts and firework displays. The smart way to see everything is with car hire in Visue. Culinary treats include chestnut soup, roast veal or kid, and drunken rabbit, with an assortment of cheeses and sweets, all accompanied by the world renowned local Dao wines.

To work off all that good food and wine, car rental in Visue gives you the freedom to visit the majestic Serra de Estrela Natural Park, which includes Portugal’s highest mountain. Golfing enthusiasts can also head for the nearby Golf de Montebelo.