We provide travelers visiting Guarda with affordable car rental deals. Guarda is a city in the municipality and district of the same name in the Centro region. The highest city in Portugal, Guarda lies just northeast of the Serra da Estrela Mountain. Founded in the 12th century by Sancho I, this city is situated close to the border with Spain and has historically played an important role in the defenses of the country, with its name indicating its guardian role.
Guarda has a few attractions of note for travelers to visit in it. The Sé da Guarda is an imposing medieval cathedral built here in the 14th century in a mix of Gothic and Manueline styles. The Misericordia Church and the São Vicente Church are the other main religious buildings here. The Town Museum is another important landmark here containing historical artifacts, and is housed in the Old Bishops Palace.