Please note that it is essential to carry your driving licence if you intend to drive whilst you are in Portugal.

Seat belts must be worn when both in the front and in the rear of the vehicle.

Children under the age of 13yrs old are not allowed to sit in the front passenger seat.

Portuguese drink/driving laws are strict and rigidly adhered to, so do ensure you organise your designated driver before going out for the evening.

Give way to your left at junctions of roads.

On approaching roundabouts, give way to vehicles already on the roundabout.

Never leave anything of value in your car or on show, including your driving license and passport and always lock your vehicle.

Speed Limits

Built up areas: 30/40kph

Open roads: 90kph

Motorways: 120kph