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Last days of summer? Maybe not. Whoever said that summer ended in August didn't know what they were talking about. We explain: although autumn only starts between 22nd and 23rd September, many people consider that summer ends in August, all because September is marked by the return to school and work. However, the good weather continues and so do the weekends: why not take advantage of both to continue enjoying the last days of summer?
That is exactly what we offer you. With a Guerin car rental, you will have plenty of plans. Follow our suggestions and get some ideas to put off the last days of summer a little longer.
Enjoy the last days of summer as if it were the beginning
From North to South, many are the parties and events that continue to take place as if we were far from the last days of summer. So, why not get into the spirit and enjoy what we have left to "burn the last cartridges"? That's exactly what we had in mind, so we've put together some irresistible suggestions to get you on your way. Ready to go? Let the journey begin.
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Do you usually walk with your head in the clouds? We suggest you literally walk with it there. How? By taking advantage of the fact that the days still invite you to go out to the beautiful Alentejo and venture into a truly unique experience: a Hot Air Balloon ride. These are in the Coruche area, right outside Lisbon, and promise you a sunrise that will stay in your memory forever and enjoy the last days of summer as you never imagined.
Bookshop Route
You read that right: bookshop tour. How can this be an incredible suggestion for the last days of summer? We explain: the cold weather is almost here and those late afternoons or evenings by the fireplace are almost there too. Who doesn't enjoy an evening of a mug of tea in one hand and a book in the other?
In September, some of the best book fairs take place, but it's also a time when the various bookshops take advantage of the back-to-school period to offer countless discounts on classics and new authors. Take advantage of the last days of summer to save some money by buying your favourite books in advance and start planning your adventure along the Costa Vicentina.
Douro River Cruise
Departing from Porto's Ribeira, there's nothing like celebrating the last days of summer with a cruise along our beautiful Douro River to its heart: the vine-covered slopes. For many, this is the best time to visit the demarcated Douro region, a Unesco World Heritage Site, as the grape harvest is experienced in all its splendour in this region. In addition, most of these cruises offer Port wine tastings, lunch on board, and give you a lift to the town of Pinhão, where the panels of the Train station attract many visitors.
Historical Villages of Portugal
There is nothing like discovering the interior of our country, always hitching a ride with Guerin car rental, of course! In the Castelo Branco district, there are many unbelievable villages that are waiting for a visit and that invite to a true gastronomic itinerary to say goodbye to the last days of summer.
Villages such as Sortelha, Linhares da Beira, Belmonte, Marialva, Castelo Novo or Monsanto, are just some examples of destinations waiting to be discovered by you. Take advantage of the various Guerin Stations in Portugal to find the ideal car for your journey.
Getting to know the town of Tomar
The city of Tomar is a true encounter with the incredible stories about the Order of Christ — Templar knights and the Convent of Christ automatically transports us to a Hollywood film. So, there's nothing better than taking the opportunity to visit the various castles linked to the Templars, such as Tomar Castle or Almourol Castle.
How about taking advantage of the last days of summer to go to Constância? Close by you can also visit Abrantes, see the old railway bridge that crosses the Tagus River and eat at Restaurante Santa Isabel, a favourite of the mythical film director Manoel de Oliveira.
Enjoy the last days of summer with Guerin
There are nine months without the sun season, and we have only just reached the last days of summer. So, there's nothing like taking the opportunity to discover some of Portugal's Natural Parks with Guerin during the new season and start making plans now for your next adventures. Explore the various Guerin car rental Stations in Portugal.
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