Carvoeiro Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about car rental in Carvoeiro as well as an overview of the car rental and driving restrictions valid in Portugal.
Rental Restrictions
To rent a car in Portugal, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge.
Cars rented in Portugal are not allowed into the following countries: Albania, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and the former Yugoslavian republics.
Driving Restrictions
In Portugal, driving is on the right and passing on the left. The minimum driving age is 17 years.
Children must be at least 12 to sit in the front.
The maximum blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰ and drunk driving is subject to very severe fines.
In Portugal, roads are often three lanes wide – use the middle lane for passing in both directions. At the junction of two roads of equal importance, traffic coming from the right has priority.
You may only use the horn in cases of extreme and immediate danger. Do not flash your headlights as this is illegal.
Always park in the direction of traffic, except where parking is allowed on one side of the road only. Illegally parked vehicles will be confiscated. In many towns, Blue Zones exist; for parking in this zone, you have to obtain a parking disc.
If you violate the traffic laws, the police are authorised to collect fines on the spot.
Speed limits:| Area | Speed |
| City | 50KM/H |
| Main roads | 90KM/H |
| Motorways | 120KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/fire/ambulance: 112
Road Tolls
In Portugal, many motorways and several bridges and tunnels are tolled. You can pay for the ticket with a card, but you are advised to carry cash.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Portugal
Car rental agency – agencia de aluguer de carros
Parking – estacionamento
About Carvoeiro
The picturesque fishing village of Carvoeiro has been a popular holiday destination for years. The narrow streets blend in with the traditional Portuguese architecture and make the village a charming place. It is home to two of the finest golf courses in Europe and provides various sports and leisure facilities.
Although small, there are many restaurants, bars and shops in Carvoeiro. There is a beautiful beach in the village and there are more beaches near the village. If you take a boat trip along the coast, you can admire spectacular rock formations and caves. The location of the village makes it a good base for exploring the whole region.
Population: 1,600
Country: Republic of Portugal
Time Zone: GMT/UTC 0 (+1 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 282
Monetary Unit: Euro
