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Sporting Events in Portugal
Our guide to upcoming sporting events in Portugal- whether national, international, professional, amateur, traditional or quirky! Plus a few concerts and cultural events that are well worth a visit. Some websites listed may only be available in Portuguese so where possible we have included an email address for entries or more information, please also contact us with any queries or to list your upcoming events in Portugal for free!
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Events in Portugal Calendar
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Febuary
2nd-7th International Under 16 and Under 17 Football Tournaments
2nd: Under 17s Portugal vs England at Estadio Bela Vista, Parchal at 15.00, Under 17s Netherlands Vs France at Estadio Municipal, Albufeira at 15.00,
3rd: Under 16s Italy vs Israel at Estadio Municipal, Lagos at 12.00, Under 16s Netherlands vs Portugal at Estadio da Nora, Ferreiras at 16.00,
4th: Under 17s Portugal vs France at Estadio Bela Vista, Parchal at 15.00, Under 17s England vs Netherlands at Estadio Municipal, Loule at 15.00,
5th:
Under 16s Netherlands vs Israel at Estadio Municipal, Lagos at 12.00, Under 16s Portugal vs Italy at Estadio da Nora,Ferreiras at 16.00,
6th:
Under 17s France vs England at Estadio Josino Costa, Lagoa at 10.30, Under 17s Portugal vs Netherlands at Estadio Bela Vista,Parchal at 12.00.
7th: Under 16s Israel vs Portugal at Estadio Municipal, Quarteira at 12.00, Under 16s Italy vs Netherlands Estadio Dr. Fr. Vieira-Silves at 16.00
Free admission for spectators.
4th-5th Travessia de Inverno Kayak Trip, entries and more info: joaosimoes@kayakingforthepeople.org
4th-5th National Showjumping Hipódromo do Campo Grande, Lisbon more info: n.costa@sociedadehipica.pt
5th Grândola 10km run more info info@xistarca.pt
8th-12th Nauticampo- Lisbon Boat and Sports Show, Lisbon timetable and details
12th GPA Mem Martins 10km run and 5km walk more info info@xistarca.pt
15th-19th Algarve Bike Tour watch the action at: 15/02 at 12pm from Dunas Douradas, nr Vale de Lobo in direction of Albufeira, 16/02 at 11am from Faro (Largo S. Francisco) to Lagoa, 17/02 at 11am from Castro Marim (Municipal Fairground) to Malhão, 18/02 at 11am from Vilamoura Marina to Tavira (Av. Dr. Eduardo Mansinho), 19/02 at 12.30pm from Lagoa (Fatacil) to Portimão (Rua Serpa Pinto)
18th-20th Terras do Infante Rollerskating Avenida dos Decobrimentos, Lagos entry form
18th to 21st Carnival celebrations throughout the whole country
19th Cascais 20km run Baia de Cascais to Guincho a spectacular coastal route, more info info@xistarca.pt
19th Trail Castelejo 40km and 16km trail run more info geral@trilhodocastelejo.org
23rd to 25th SATA Rallye Azores fast and furious rally driving in São Miguel in the Azores
25th to 26th Portugal Cup XCO Mountain Biking Championship Silves, more info: geral@clubexelb.com
25th Feb to 4th March Porto International Cinema Festival more info
26th Trail Terras do Sicó 30km trail run more info associacao.omundodacorrida@gmail.com
26th Grande Prémio Atlântico 10km run Costa da Caparica near Lisbon, more info info@xistarca.pt
March
2nd to 25th Obidos Chocolate Festival indulge yourself in the best chocolate in the walled town of Obidos!
4th AxTrail Series Trail Running 32km through the beautiful Xist villages run details
4th Portugal Cup XCO Mountain Biking Vila do Conde, more info: team.rompetrilhos@gmail.com
4th Corrida da Arvore 10km run a beautiful route through Monsanto woodland park, more info info@xistarca.pt
10th Oh Meu Deus! Trail Run 60km, 40km and 20km race (stage 2 of this series), Serra de Estrela, more info geral@horizontes.com.pt
4th Portugal Cup DHI Mountain Biking Lousa, more info: montanhaclube.btt@gmail.com
11th Corrida das Lezirias 15km and 4km Run Vila Franca da Xira, more info info@xistarca.pt
11th International XCO Cup Mountain Biking Moreira De Conegos, more info: geral@acm.pt
18th 12km Run and Walk Salvaterra Magos, more info: info@xistarca.pt
18th Portugal Cup XCO Mountain Biking Povoa de Lanhoso,
18th Fathers' Day Run 10km or 7km, Parque da Cidade, Porto, more info: geral@runporto.com
18th Penafirme Trail Run 30km and 12km run in a gorgeous setting, more info trailpenafirme@gmail.com
22nd GP PAD 1 cycling road race,
24th-25th National Showjumping Hipódromo do Campo Grande, Lisbon more info: n.costa@sociedadehipica.pt
25th Lisbon Half Marathon, also a 5 mile mini marathon, Almada, Lisbon sign up
27th Portugal Cup Cross Country Mountain Biking class 2, Torres Vedras
29th March to 1st April Rally of Portugal, leaving from Lisbon the drivers will then be competing in the Alentejo and Algarve details and entries
31st Oh Meu Deus! Trail Bike Race 150km mountain bike race, Lisbon more info geral@horizontes.com.pt
31st Portugal Cup DHI Mountain Biking Manteigas, more info: toni@bikeaventura.com
April
1st Sintra Mountain Bike Marathon Sintra Maratona BTT
1st Almourol Trail Marathon and Half Marathonand 14km hike option starting in Aldeia do Mato, Near Tomar more information and entries.
1st Day of the Motorcyclist, Barcelos
1st Sinos Race 15km and 6km run, Mafra, more info: sinos@qub-it.com
1st Portugal Cup XCO Mountain Biking Oliveira de Azemeis,
4th-7th Cascais Dragon Winter Series Sailing Championships, entries: regatas@cncascais.com
6th-7th EnduroTrail an aptly named and challenging trail run in mountainous terrain, 50km over two days, last entries on 25th March, more info: endurotrailcrp@gmail.com
15th Cascais- Lisbon 20km race the oldest running race in Portugal and a beautiful setting join the race
15th Sesimbra Ultra Trail Run 50km ultramarathon, there will also be a 20km trail run, more info associacao.omundodacorrida@gmail.com
21st-22nd Madeira Flower Festival don't miss the streets of Funchal festooned with flowers
25th Corrida de Liberdade 10km race, Lg Carmo more info fcdl.dir@gmail.com
2nd to 9th 1st Spring Amateur Golf Tournament São Lorenzo, Vale do Lobo
16th Mayday Swimming Championship (INATEL), Lisbon
20th to 23rd All Portugal Sailing Championship and Junior Sailing championship, Tavira
28th to May 6th Estoril Open tennis championship more info
16th to 21st 5th Portuguese Senior Men's International Championship golf tournament, Estoril Golf Course
28thPeter Café Sport Triathlon windsurfing, kayaking and cycling, Horta, Azores more info and entries: peter.pt@mail.telepac.pt
30th 8th Caldas da Rainha Trophy swimming championship
30th Lisbon International Triathlon 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run entries close 1st April
May
1st Maxxis Cup Internation Mountain Biking class 1, Fafe
1st May 1st Race 15km run, Lisbon, more info: usl@uniaolisboa-cgtp.pt
2nd to 6th Madeira Film Festival Hotel Reid's Palace, Funchal
4th- 6th MotoGP Portugal Estoril near Lisbon, more info
6th Beach Half Marathon half marathon on sand, also 10km Nordic walk, Almada Costa da Caparica near Lisbon, more info: associacao.omundodacorrida@gmail.com
6th Costa Azul Half Marathon race along Portugal's blue coast, Setubal, more info: info@xistarca.pt
7th Lisbon Down Town mountain bike race, class 1 DHI
12th May to 27th August Volta Iberica Kayaking Follow Nuno Pereira's progress paddling 3459km around Portugal and Spain!
15th Portugal Cup XCO class 1 Seia
15th Portugal Cup DHI class 2, Ribeira de Pena
20th 5km Corrida da Mulher Ladies' Race for Life Porto, more info: geral@runporto.com
16th to 22nd Portugal Audi Medcup Trophy sailing Estoril
21st to 22nd F1 Power Boat World Championship River Arade, Portimão
17th to 20th 2011 Madeira Island Open (PGA golf)
19th Ultra Trail Serra de São Mamede 100km, 25km and 7km trail run, more info: acportalegre@gmail.com
20th Team and Individual Swimming Championship(INATEL) Lisbon
20th Douro Valley Marathon half marathon and mini marathon, Regua find out more about one of the world's most beautiful races
22nd 16th International Master Swimming Championship Ponte de Barca
22nd May to 6th June IndieLisbon film festival in the capital
25th May to 3rd June Rock in Rio music festival, Lisbon
26th to 27thAveiro Triathlon more info: secretaria@federacao-triatlo.pt
27th Corrida da Mulher Ladies' Race for Life Lisbon, more info: info@maratonaportugal.com
31st May-3rd JuneInternational Showjumping Hipódromo do Campo Grande, Lisbon more info: n.costa@sociedadehipica.pt
31st May- 10th JuneVolvo Ocean Race more info
tbcMertola Islamic Festival a celebration of the town's moorish past
June
2nd AxTrail Series Trail Running 28km through the beautiful Xist villages run details
2nd to 3rd World Touring Cars ChampionshipEstoril Autodrome
2nd Peniche Triathlon more info: secretaria@federacao-triatlo.pt
Guincho Wave Contest Windsurfing, Guinco beach, near Cascais and Lisbon
3rd to 6th TransPortugal Garmin Tour 1100km mountain bike tour more info
3rd to 6thHot Air Balloon Transcrossing from Bragança to Sagres- keep an eye on the skies!
3rdCaminhos de Tejo Ultra Marathon 100km Expo, Lisbon to Fatima, accompanying non-competitive cycling tour, more info: associacao.omundodacorrida@gmail.com
3rd Caminhos de Tejo Cycling Tour a non-competitive tour to accompany the ultra marathon more info: associacao.omundodacorrida@gmail.com
8th to 29th Festival Atlântico Madeira, music and celebrations throughout the island
9th Madeira Island Ultra Trail 100km, 55km and 25km run a tough course but spectacularly beautiful
10th to 12th Estoril Surf Girls festival
10th Triathlon do Ambiente Oeiras, near Lisbon more info: secretaria@federacao-triatlo.pt
7th to 12th Youth Sailing Championship Tavira
15th to 17thInternational Festival of the Lusitano Horse Hipódromo do Campo Grande, Lisbon more info: n.costa@sociedadehipica.pt
18th ANNP Open Master Swimming Tournament Fafe
16th Mini Champions run for kids, Porto, more info: geral@runporto.com
16th Espinho Triathlon more info: secretaria@federacao-triatlo.pt
17th Festival of St John 15km Run 10.30am, Porto, more info: geral@runporto.com
17th Portugal Cup XCO Mountain Biking Torres Vedras, more info: udo@udo.pt
21st to 22ndFestival Med international music festival, Loulé, Algarve
21st to 24th Ponte de Lima Horse Fair a festival celebrating the horse with international competitions, displays, entertainment etc, more info
tbcWorld Match Racing Tour yacht race, Portimão
22nd to 26th Volta à Madeira classic rally
24th Porto Santo Long Triathlon more info: secretaria@federacao-triatlo.pt
tbc Ladies Open of Portugal Campo Real Golf Course, Torres Vedras
28th June to 1st JulyNational Showjumping Hipódromo do Campo Grande, Lisbon more info: n.costa@sociedadehipica.pt
29th to 30thSumol Summer Fest music festival, Ericeira
30th Pedrógão Grande Triathlon more info: secretaria@federacao-triatlo.pt
30th Corrida das Fogueiras Nighttime Run a fantastic 15km nocturnal run through the seaside town of Peniche, followed by a sardine party, more info: corridafogueiras@cm-peniche.pt
July
1st Porto a Subir An annual race up the steep steps and hills of Porto city centre!, more info: geral@runporto.com
1st to 4th National Swimming Championship, Lisbon
2nd to 3rd FIA World Touring Cars Championship Boavista circuit, Porto
7th-8thInternational Dog Show Hipódromo do Campo Grande, Lisbon more info: n.costa@sociedadehipica.pt
12th GP Internacional Torres Vedras - Trofeu Joaquim Agostinho Cycling Road Race, Torres Vedras, more info: udo@udo.pt
17th Portugal Mountain Biking National Championship XCO Moreira de Conegos
19th to 22nd Tall Ships Race a sight not to be missed! see which ships are coming
20th to 21st Redbull Cliff Diving Championship São Miguel, Azores
21st Portuguese Downhill National Championships mountain biking, Vila Nova, more info: toni@bikeaventura.com
22nd Atlântica Ultra Marathon 43km run on the Alentejo coast more info informacao@cm-grandola.pt
tbc European Jet Ski Championship Mirandola
24th XCO Cup Oliveira de Azemeis, class 2
28th-29th National Showjumping Hipódromo do Campo Grande, Lisbon more info: n.costa@sociedadehipica.pt
31st Oh Meu Deus! Trail Bike Race 100km and 200km mountain bike race, Manteigas more info geral@horizontes.com.pt
August
1st to 5thFestival Sudoeste pop/rock music festival, Zambujeira do Mar, Alentejo
throughout August, join in the Beach Games Praia Grande, near Sintra and free keep fit activities on Algarve beaches
2nd to 4th Madeira Wine European Rally Championship Madeira
4th Nocturnal Trail run, Obidos Lagoon 38.7km in a magical setting, more info: a-miranda@sapo.pt
7th to 14th Azores Sea Week a festival including swimming, diving, water-polo, sail and whale boat regattas, rowing, canoeing, jet skiing and angling competitions, Horta, Faial, Azores
10th, 11th and 12th Oh Meu Deus! Trail Bike Race 500km mountain bike race! Covilhã - Sintra more info geral@horizontes.com.pt
15th Cycle Tour of Portugal, top international cyclists battle it out under the hot August sun!
26th to 27th Launch of Portuguese Capital of Sport various sporting activities to celebrate the launch of Ribeira de Pena as Portugal's first capital of sport
26th August to 4th September Madeira Wine Festival enjoy!
31st July to 2nd August National Showjumping Hipódromo do Campo Grande, Lisbon more info: n.costa@sociedadehipica.pt
tbcFestival of the Oceans a celebration of the seas: concerts, shows, diving and watersports displays etc in and around Lisbon
World Paragliding Championships in the spectacular setting of Linhares da Beira
Festival do Marisco (Seafood Festival) the Algarve's most famous gastronomic event and a must for seafood lovers, Olhão
tbc Grand Champions Tennis Tournament watch the tennis greats at Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy
tbc National Open Water Championship Montemor-o-Velho
Regattas Horta Bay, Faial, Azores
tbcSurforeggae, Surf and Reggae festival, Quarteira promenade
tbc Sintra Portugal Pro Bodyboarding Championship, Praia Grande, Sintra
tbc World Surf Ski Cup Azurara beach, Vila do Conde
tbc Miss Sumol, girls' surfing and bodyboarding championship Ilhavo, Portugal
tbc Silves Medieval Festival Silves, Algarve
September
1st Nocturnal Trail Run 10km run, near Palmela, more info: dinnamota@gmail.com
2nd Corrida do Avante 10km Run part of the Avante festival, Amora,
4th to 9th Billabong Azores Islands Pro watch pro surfing from Praia de Santa Bárbara beach, Ribeira Grande São Miguel, Azores
7th to 9th Caramulo Motor Festival Caramulo, Central Portugal more info
7th to 9th Avante Festival music and left wing politics, Amora near Seixal
9th Portugal Cup DHI Mountain Biking Penela
13th to 15th Columbus Festival celebration and historic re-enactment on Porto Santo Island, Madeira
14th Douro Bike Race more info
16th Porto Half Marathon more info: geral@runporto.com
22nd Lisbon Down Town Bike Race urban mountain biking craziness! more info
30th Lisbon Half Marathon sign up!
30th Corrida do Homen e da Mulher, Men vs Women running race, Porto, more info: geral@runporto.com
30thTerras do Grande Lago Trail run 35km and 22km runs, more info: associacao.omundodacorrida@gmail.com
30thPortuguese Marathon Mountain Biking National Championships more info: geral@extremosul.net
tbc Le Mans Series 1000 km Estoril
tbcSão João das Lampas Half Marathon Sintra (near Lisbon), info@lampas.org
tbcQueluz Half Marathon(near Lisbon), more info: gdribeirinhos@gmail.com
tbc Red Bull Air Race World Series Lisbon
tbcNational Show Jumping, Vimeiro, Maceira (north of Lisbon)
tbc Final of European Motorcycling Endurance Trials Oliveira do Hospital, Coimbra
tbc European Rowing Championships Montemor-O-Velho
tbc FIA-GT World Championship British Formula 4 motor race, Algarve Autodrome, Portimão
tbc Scrufts Non-Pedigree Dog Show, a fun show and day out to raise money for abandoned animals, Fatacil, Lagoa
tbc Competition Dance Championship, Lisbon
October
1st-5thAlgarve Golf Festival more details to be announced
1st-7thMadeira Nature Festival a celebration of Madeira's outstanding natural beauty and adventure activities
2nd-3rdLoulé Rally car rally, Loulé, Algarve
6th- 7th Grande Trail, Serra D'Arga Marathon and Half Marathon, Gêres, more info: grandetrailserradearga@gmail.com
tbc European Figure Skating Championship Mealhada
tbc Mamamaratona 8km or 5km race for life to raise money for cancer research, Portimão 10am
10th-14th Championship of 4,5, 6 and 7 yr old horses Hipódromo do Campo Grande, Lisbon more info: n.costa@sociedadehipica.pt
10th to 21st Rip Curl Pro Search Surf Championship Peniche
tbc Algarve Marathon Faro athletics track 9.30am
11th to 14th Portugal Masters watch some of the world's top golfers at Victoria Golf Club, Vilamoura
14th Porto Marathon more info: geral@runporto.com
14th Healthy Bones Run Porto, more info: geral@runporto.com
14th to 16th Portugal Superbikes Grand Prix International Autodrome, Portimão
tbc Historic F1 Racing Algarve Historic Festival, Algarve Autodrome, Portimão
19th-21st National Dressage Championship Hipódromo do Campo Grande, Lisbon more info: n.costa@sociedadehipica.pt
tbc Quicksilver Pro Portugal Surfing Watch international surfers battle it out at this ASP's Men's Star Event, Ericeira
tbc CNC-A Showjumping, Vilamoura
tbc Corrida do Tejo 10km run Alges 10am
tbc UCI Track Cycling Masters World Championships Anadia
tbc Portuguese MotoGP Estoril near Lisbon
tbc Corre Jamor 9km Run Jamor Sports Centre, Oeiras 10.30am
November
2nd-4th1000km Le Mans SeriesAlgarve Autodrome near Portimão
3rd-11th Golegão National Horse Fair a must for horse lovers a fantastic week long celebration of the horse in the capital of Lusitano horse breeding
10th AxTrail Series Trail Running 30km or 70km through the beautiful Xist villages run details
25th 12km Run Grande Premio, Arrábida, more info: dinnamota@gmail.com
25th Nov-1st DecRotax Karting World Finals Algarve Autodrome near Portimão
tbc Casinos do Algarve Rally Portimão and Monchique
tbcPortuguese Touring Car Championship Algarve Autodrome, Portimão
tbcJunior World Fencing Championship Ponte de Sôr
December
8th Volta a Paranhos 10km run Porto, more info: scs.sede@iol.pt
9th Lisbon Marathonrun the classic marathon
16th São Silvestre Run Porto, more info: geral@runporto.com
31st São Silvestre 10km and 5km Run Lisbon entries and more info
31st New Year's Eve Celebrations across the country.
tbc International Table Tennis Championships Tavira
tbc European Cross Country Championships Albufeira
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