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Madeira is an Island located in the Atlantic Ocean. It has long been a popular sunshine holiday destination for the Irish. The island is choc full of stunning natural beauty and is ripe for discovery. Most visitors arrive at Funchal Airport.

Cabo Girïo is well known for being among the highest ocean cliffs in the world. If botanical gardens are your thing then stop by the Jardim Orquïdea which is home to some exceptional orchids. Many visitors come to Madeira in to take part in water sports. The conditions in Madeira are ideal for surfing, snorkeling and sailing.

A short trip in your Funchal Airport car hire will take you to Sao Vicente Caves. Here you will find volcanic tunnels as well as lava caves. There is a Whale Museum towards the east side of the island which is an interesting spot to wile away an hour or two in.

There are various festivals which take place in Madeira throughout the year. In June, the French Regatta sailing event takes place. In April, the fragrant flower festival is held while August brings the Wine rally.

There are plenty of hiking opportunities for those so inclined. The trails of
Levadas lead to Laurrisilva forests. Bring some food along and stop off and take in some of the views.

Ilhéu da Camara de Lobos is a fishing village. Not surprisingly it’s crammed with fisherman. It is a great spot to get a feel for the people of Madeira. There is also a quaint 15th century church worth taking a look at.

Many Irish visitors will be eager to head straight to Santa da Serra golf club as soon as they land at Funchal Airport, This well known course plays host to the European PGA tour. It is a 27 hole golf course.

If you are arriving at Funchal Airport then you may wish to grab a quote from our car hire Funchal Airport service. Our cost comparison booking engine displays car hire Madeira prices from many of the world’s top car hire companies.

Porto is the 2nd largest city in Portugal and is located in the north of the country. It’s popularity has grown steadily over the years with an influx of visitors from many countries including Ireland. Getting to Porto from Ireland is relatively cheap. Ryanair offer flights from Dublin Airport to Porto.

Porto is of course world famous for being the home place of Port wine. There are plenty of places to go and sample port wine. Guided tours are available where once you finish you will have an opportunity to purchase port of your choice.

Porto is a small city which is a lot of fun to discover bit by bit. The Torre dos Clérigos tower offers a bird’s eye view of the city and is well worth each of the 240 steps you need to climb to get there.  The Sé Cathedral and Palácio da Bolsa are also worth a stop off.  The Parque da Cidade makes for a nice place to sit and relax for a bit. (you may need it after climbing some of the steep streets of Porto)

There are plenty of local specialties to sample in the restaurants of Porto. Meat lovers will certainly want to try the Francesinha which is made with bread, wet-cured ham, linguiça, sausage, steak and smothered with cheese and a piping rich tomato and beer sauce. Believe me you certainly wont be hungry after this. Tripas á moda do Porto or tripe is also worth trying at least once. You will of course be able to find all your usual favorites in Porto restaurants if you are not the adventurous type when it comes to food. Good value for money is available in most restaurants.

Hiring a car in Porto means that there are many wonderful beaches and towns within easy reach. The picturesque town of Guimarães is certainly worth a look and though it’s quite a distance away, Coimbra offers a fascinating glimpse Portugal’s medieval era. Braganca makes for an excellent family trip with its wonderful castle and grounds.

There is no shortage of festivals in Porto throughout the year. The São João Festival is certainly the main event with barbeques, live outdoor music and fireworks. Porto football stadium tours are offered at a reasonable price and will be of great interest to Irish football fans.

If you decide to hire a car for your Porto trip then grab a quote from out cost comparison booking engine. We offer car hire in Porto as well as hundreds of other destination throughout Portugal.

Those in search of sunshine but also some city life to go with it may wish to consider a holiday in Lisbon.  Aer Lingus offer flights to Lisbon from Dublin Airport and Cork Airport. Sign up for the Aer Lingus email list or keep an eye on the national press as Aer Lingus offer regular sales. Lisbon Airport is located about 7km from the city.

Lisbon has a population of over six hundred thousand with another two million in the surrounding areas of Lisbon which covers both sides of the Tejo River. There are lots of golden beaches nearby to enjoy. Natives of Lisbon head for the beach at every available opportunity. There is no shortage of sun to enjoy in Lisbon for the pale skinned Irish to soak up

There is much to see and do in Lisbon. Whether it’s stopping off for some excellent local fare in one of the cities many wonderful restaurants or nearby local villages, enjoying some great shopping opportunities or visiting the many tourist attractions on offer.

One place definitely worth a visit is the Saint George Castle. The castle was built in the fifth century. The castle is situated on the tallest hill in Lisbon and offers some splendid views of the city. It’s also a nice peaceful place to relax.

The Monastery of Jeronimos was constructed as a tribute to the Portuguese navigator Vasco de Gama. It became a place where sailors would go to pray before leaving on sea missions. Here you will find many statues of sailing symbols as well as sea monsters.

A hire car is a useful way of getting about Lisbon and its surrounding areas. Our car hire Portugal service offers cheap car hire deals all year round. Our service includes car hire in Lisbon Airport as well as car hire Lisbon downtown and car hire in Lisbon Oriente Train Station.