With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up all that Castrillon, 22 miles away, has to offer. Playa de Salinas, Palacio de Camposagrado and Oscar Niemeyer Cultural Centre alone justify the drive. The locals are also likely to point you in the direction of Cudillero, 25 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, let it be Cabo Vidio. (But we’d also recommend Aguilar Beach and Playa de los Espinos.)

If you’re eager to get out and rub shoulders with new people, attending an event at Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos is a great idea. You’ll find it 16 miles from Proaza, so take a look at the schedule and see what grabs you.

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• If your vacation dates are not set in stone, try scoring a lower price by modifying the days of the week in your search
• Pickup and drop-off times typically need to be around the same time (e.g, both 11 a.m.) or you may be asked to pay for a full extra day
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No other mode of transportation can give you convenience and freedom like your own car. Whatever the reason for your journey to Proaza, CarRentals.com has an excellent selection of vehicles for you to choose from. Taking a city break with your significant other? Rev up the romance by grabbing the keys to a convertible. A pleasure to drive and super easy to park, you’ll adore sitting side by side in one of these nifty rides. A full-size car is a great match for families. There’s enough space for everyone and you can go where you want, when you want. If your trip is all about business, a premium car will carry you from meeting to conference in comfort and style.

You’ll be pleased to hear that there’s a broad range of both luxury and economy vehicles to rent in Proaza. What you end up opting for is largely dependent on your budget and the activities you’ve got planned. Prestige vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about mod cons and comfort. If you feel like splashing out, why not pick up an elite SUV, or perhaps a cushy mid-sized vehicle? Otherwise, if you just need something to get from A to B as economically as possible, you’re better off choosing a no-frills compact vehicle (or something else that won’t blow your budget).

There’s a whole lot more to hitting the road in Proaza than just getting behind the wheel and turning the engine over. Familiarize yourself with the most important road rules here:

You’ll have to keep to the right when driving in Proaza. Not only that, take a little extra care if it’s your first time in the driver’s seat here. Once you’re familiar with how the locals drive, you can relax and enjoy the scenery!

You’ll find lots of places to leave the car in Proaza. Even in the busiest areas, there’s usually a spot right where you need it.

One awesome thing about vacationing in a smaller city is lighter traffic, so don’t worry too much about rush-hour gridlock. With a population of around 790, you can look forward to a smooth Proaza driving experience.

Speed limits vary throughout the city of Proaza, but generally range from 50km/h to 120km/h. Most residential roads have a top speed of 50km/h unless indicated otherwise.

Most of the time, your rental car company will charge the amount fined to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact information with the relevant local law enforcement agency so they can issue a fine straight to you.

As long as you have hands-free or Bluetooth functions enabled, it’s legal to use your cell phone while operating a vehicle in Proaza. Just make sure you stay focused on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when operating a vehicle in Proaza is 0.05%. If you’re planning a big night out, leave your car behind and organize some other way of getting home instead.

It’s a big no-no to turn at a red light in Proaza. When you encounter one, take the opportunity to enjoy a couple of mindful moments until the signal changes to green.

Although there are a few exceptions, seat belts are mandatory in Camín Real de la Mesa.