If you're planning to take a trip to Portugal's stunning Algarve Coast, you're likely to search for the best way to see as much of this beautiful coastal region as possible. So, whether you're planning to spend the majority of your holiday indulging in Albufeira's lively nightlife, or you're more keen to put in some quality hours on the golf course in Quinta do Lago, you'll find that there's one mode of transport in the Algarve that reigns above all else - car hire.

If you choose to hire a car in the Algarve, you'll be able to drive along this spectacular Portuguese coastal region and appreciate all its wonders, instead of concentrating on just one city or area. For instance, drive your hired car along the Algarve coast and you'll be able to see a range of landmarks and monuments that represent the region's long maritime history. The Moorish occupation of Iberia, for instance, resulted in a range of forts being built along the Algarve Coast, and these can be seen in almost all the town and village settlements by the sea.

What's more, if you've planned a summer trip to Albufeira or Portimao, the chances are you'll be planning to spend a lot of time in the Algarve's best bars and nightclubs. However, it's also possible that night after night of partying could take its toll! So why not hire a car and drive to some of the Algarve's more peaceful locations, and give yourself a break from club-land? Visit Tavira, a secluded beach in the Algarve, where you'll be able to put in plenty of hours in the sunshine without the temptation of a club nearby. You'll also be able to take some time in the Algarve's small fishing villages, like Cabanas and Luz de Tavira, both of which are tourist-friendly and in which you'll be able to taste some of the Algarve's best seafood.

Opt for car hire in the Algarve and you'll also be able to take some time out at one of the region's many world-class golf courses. There are several golf courses scattered all over the Algarve - so whether you're planning to spend your holiday in Portugal by winding down in Faro, appreciating the Moorish architecture of Lagos or taking in the stunning scenery of Vila Real Santo Antonio, there's sure to be a golf course nearby.

Additionally, hire a car in the Algarve and drive to the well-known spa town of Caldas de Monchique, a town in the Algarve's Monchique mountain range which has been famous for the hydrotherapeutic quality of its waters since Roman times. But whatever activity you decide to occupy yourself with in the Algarve, you can rest assured that car hire will provide you with the most effective form of transport in the region. So why wait? If you're planning a holiday in the Algarve, you can secure your hired car online and make sure that you're not stuck for a mode of transport on your trip.
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Adam Singleton is an online, freelance journalist and keen amateur photographer. His portfolio, called Capquest Photography is available to view online.