If your trip to Melgaço is all organized but your travel itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.This fantastic place is a lure for lovers of shore fishing. When arranging your travel itinerary, leave enough time for this fun activity, along with an outing to Porta Do Mezio and Serra do Gerês.

Discover the delights of nearby Terras de Bouro. What’s 20 miles when you have your own rental car? The drive itself is half the fun! Among your first few stops here ought to be In Guas do Gerês, Sao Bento da Porta Aberta and Vilarinho das Furnas Dam. The locals will also likely point you toward Ponte de Lima, 25 miles away. If you can only see one thing here, let it be Parque do Arnado. (But we’d also highly recommend Ponte de Lima Bridge and Lagoas de Beritandos e São Pedro d’Arcos.)

Fling a bucket in the back seat and take a drive to one of the area’s stunning coastal stretches for some beachcombing fun. See what interesting shells you can find sprinkled along the water’s edge before you journey back to Melgaço. Top beaches to pen down are:

• Praia fluvial de Mondariz-Balneario (18 miles away).
• Praia fluvial de Mondariz (18 miles away).

Sure, you can head out and explore Melgaço without a car. But with so much to see, having one will definitely make your trip much easier. If you’re hoping to venture out into nature, choose a vehicle with a bit of extra power. A full-size car or an SUV will do the job in style. A smaller car, like a mini or a compact, is a top choice for travelers heading off on shorter trips.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes your car choice important. If you’re planning an amazing road trip around Melgaço, a roomy SUV could be your perfect match. If you want the best possible deal and plan on staying mostly in the city, a budget compact is a smart pick. All you have to do is decide what’s the best fit, throw your bags in the trunk, and hit the road.

Before you get behind the wheel in Melgaço, you should be aware of the local traffic regulations. From red light rules to cell phone regulations, here’s all you need to know:

You’ll have to stick to the right when driving in Melgaço. Also, take a little extra care if it’s your first time behind the wheel here. Once you’re familiar with the roads, relax and enjoy the scenery!

Generally, your rental company will bill the amount fined to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact information with the relevant local authority so they can issue a fine to you directly.