If your trip to Algar is all organized but your itinerary is looking a little empty, let us give you a few hints and tips.If you’re eager to see more, Arcos Gardens Golf Club, Los Alcornocales Natural Park and Convento de las Mercedarias are top picks with visitors and within a short drive of the downtown area.

You’ll want to explore nearby Playas de la Jara. What’s 40 miles when you have your very own ride? The road trip there is half the fun! Among your first few stops here ought to be Chipiona Lighthouse, Shrine of Our Lady of Regla and Rocio Jurado Monument. The locals will also probably point you toward Santa María del Mar Beach, 35 miles away. If you can only see one attraction here, make sure it’s Cadiz Cathedral. (But we’d also highly recommend Plaza de Espana and Torre Tavira.)

Load up the trunk with scrumptious snacks and drinks and make your way to one of the awesome beaches near Algar. Some of the most delightful places to have a seaside picnic are:

• Arcos De La Frontera Beach (11 miles away).
• La Playita (19 miles away).

With your very own rental vehicle, Algar is yours to experience. People journey to this captivating city for a variety of reasons, and here at CarRentals.com we have a different car for each of them. A priority for big families is space. Depending on the size of the family, that could mean anything from a full-size vehicle to an SUV. Budget-conscious travelers usually prefer the affordability and great mileage of our smaller vehicles, such as a compact car or mini. If you want to turn some heads in Algar, check out our special category for a ride that’ll make any car buff go weak at the knees.

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes your car choice important. If you’re about to embark on an epic road trip around Algar, a comfortable SUV could be the best solution. If you want the best possible deal and plan on staying mostly in the city, a versatile compact is a wise pick. All you need to do is choose what’s the best fit, throw your bags in the back seat, and hit the wide, open road.

People drive on the right side of the road in Algar. Even though the conditions may be similar to home, it’s a good idea to drive with extra care in a new destination.

Nabbing a parking space in Algar shouldn’t be too hard. Of course, it can depend on where you are and when — you may have trouble parking in the very center during busier periods.

As the population of Algar is around 1,650, you won’t experience too much trouble with traffic congestion. However, main roads generally get busy in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

While motoring around the streets of Algar, keep in mind that the speed limits generally range from 50km/h to 120km/h. Residential zones are 50km/h unless otherwise signed.

Normally, one of two things will happen. Your car rental company may charge the fined amount to your credit card. This is the usual practice. Or it may provide your contact information to the relevant local agency so the fine is sent to you directly.

Provided you have hands-free functions like Bluetooth enabled, it’s fine to use your cell phone while driving around Algar. Just make sure you keep concentrating on the road.

In Algar, it’s a punishable offence to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) greater than 0.05%. If you’re going to have a few drinks with dinner, you’d be wise to leave the car behind.

Turning on a red light is prohibited in Algar. Always be watching for traffic lights and signs to make sure you don’t breach any traffic laws.

Although there are a small number of exceptions, seat belts must be worn when the vehicle is in motion in Sierra de Cádiz.