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I’ve been through half of Europe at this point, covered most countries pretty thoroughly. Never made it to Portugal though, guess because it’s sitting way out on the edge of the continent and I just never got there. Time to fix that gap. Want to head there in a couple weeks and drive along the Atlantic coast. Where should I stop along the way, what’s worth seeing, and where can I rent a car for that kind of trip?
Half of Europe is impressive but Portugal sits in that weird spot where people always say next time and never actually go. Atlantic coast beats the crowded Mediterranean beaches hands down, way less tourists and the scenery’s more dramatic. Lisbon makes sense as a starting point, history everywhere and the seafood’s unreal. Head north and you hit Nazaré where those massive waves roll in, surfers go crazy for it. Porto’s further up with port wine cellars and the Ribeira district looks stunning at sunset. South from Lisbon takes you into the Algarve, dramatic cliffs and beaches that aren’t completely packed yet.
Coast road takes days to cover properly so you want flexibility to stop when something catches your eye instead of rushing through. Hotels along the route fill up fast during high season and you don’t want to waste time hunting for places. You can rent a car in Portugal here: https://getrentacar.com/en-US/portugal . Sort it before you land so you’re driving out of Lisbon straight away. Pick something comfortable for long stretches on coastal highways, trunk space for luggage if you’re moving between towns every couple days instead of a fixed base.
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