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SmartTraveller

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  • Location
    Portugal
  • Interests
    travel, film, theatre, music, photography
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    Celebrity, Cunard
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    South America

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  1. We have lived in Portugal for over 3 years and driving in Lisbon can not only be just hair raising but total insanity. We only do it if there is no other option or we are 150% sure we can get parking. Don't waste your money and nervous energy on a car in the larger cities. You don't need a car in Lisbon or Porto -- they are a liability. Excellent public transport, relatively cheap taxis (although some are scammers), Bolt and Uber. You can take a train to Sintra where a car is also a liability. A train is also a good way to get to Belem, Cascais, Setubal and other places like Évora. Key things to know about driving in Portugal are:- 1. If on a multi lane road and you overtake another car, get back into the far right hand lane as quickly as it is safe to do so. If you dont, you may cop a fine. This is the same as most of Europe. 2. Roundabouts - everywhere. Study the roundabout technique or you could have a serious accident or cause one. Its not what you expect to be. Google "Portugal GNR roundabout rules. Oh, did I mention its always good to have eyes in the back of your head? There are many people, not just tourists who dont know or dont follow the rules making a large, busy roundabout akin to Dodgem Cars, 3. Those nice, polite, happy, mild mannered Portugese that you meet everywhere?. Chances are they become the devil incarnated behind the wheel of a car. Specialities are overtaking on the crest of a hill or a blind corner or just generally crazy stuff. Practice your defensive driving skills at all times!
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