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2009 Sporting Events in Portugal
Our guide to the top sporting events in Portugal- whether national, international, professional, amateur, traditional or quirky! If you're a golfer, you should also check out our amateur golf tournaments page.
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April
Throughout April Improve your Golf New teaching method- interactive taster sessions at Pestana Alto Golf, Algarve, call Tony on 00351 282 460 870
31st March to 19th April CSI: Vilamoura International Showjumping international championship showjumping, grand prix on Sundays, free entry for spectators
12th A1GP Motor Racing Algarve Motor Park
14th to 19th Bridge National Grand Prix Estoril Congress Centre
18th and 19th IV Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup, Portimao Sports Arena, free entry to spectators
30th March to 4th April Portugal Hot Air Ballon Transcrossing 25 teams from three continents fly their hot air balloons from Vila Pouca de Aguiar in the north to Beja in the Alentejo. This is a spectacular sight and the week long journey ends with a big party in Beja.
3rd to 6th Portuguese Open PGA European Tour, Quinta da Marinha -Oitavos Golf Course, Cascais
5th to 6th Algar Moto Expo 2008 Motorcycle Fair, Portimao Arena, from 2pm, free admission
13th MotoGP world championship racing, Lisbon
Portimão Bowling Marathon, Alvor Bowling centre, Algarve
Artistic Skating, Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo Municipal de Portimão, Algarve
Contemporary Dance Festival, Portimão Municipal Auditorium, Algarve, for information please call +351 282 470 700
National Golf Championship, Montado, Palmela +351 265 708 150, www.golfdomontado.com.pt
Formula 2000 World Jet Ski Circuit, jet ski racing on River Guadiana, Vila Real de Santo Antonio,
World Powerboat Championships, Portimão, Algarve.
14th to 20th Estoril Open International Tennis Tour, Estoril, near Lisbon, spectators' tickets 15 to 50 euros
Portimão Formula Windsurfing Grand Prix Praia de Alvor, tel: 282 470 832
25th, 26th, 27th Portimao Air Festival
25th Peter Café Sport Triathlon (windsurfing, cycling, kayaking), www.petercafesport.com
27th Clayman Cup charity tennis tournament at the Jim Stewart Tennis Centre, Quinta do Lago from 11am
Lisbon Golf Coast Festival, including the Nations Cup where amateur golfers can represent their country.www.lisbongolfcoastfestival.com
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May
all 2009 sporting events in Portugal are to be confirmed
1st Charity Golf Competition Vale da Pinta, entry fee €40 per person, contact maurice.walton@world.net.pt
1st 1km, 8km or 10km Charity Run or Walk In aid of Sayere School in Malawi, St Vincents Church, Meia Praia, Lagos, entry 5 euros for adults, 3 euros for kids, call 00351 919 439 069
9th Community Sports Competition Quelfes, Olhão. One week of competitions- walking, cross country running, football and table tennis
15th to 17th International Open GT Motor Racing, Algarve Motor Park
16th 2nd Marine Barthelemi Memorial Trophy Charity Golf Tournament Castro Marim, Algarve karl@linksgolfeurope.com
16th to 7th June Cirque do Soleil Lisbon www.ticketline.pt
3rd, 4th UIM F1 World Powerboat Championships River Arade estuary, Portimao, Algarve
5th and 6thSeniors' National Championship, golf tournament, Quinta de Beloura, Sintra +351 219 106 350, www.pestana.com
8th to 10th Vodafone 2008 Rally of Portugal Loule, Sao Bras do Alportel, Vascao, Santana de Serra, Ourique and stadium of the Algarve, near Faro
11th Portugal de Les a Les Ecologico Race for eco-friendly vehicles only!, to arrive in the main square of Quarteira at midday
12th and 13th National Club Championship of Mid-Amateur Golf Montebelo Golf Course
18th 5km Charity Run and Walk from Fatacil Fairground in Lagoa, to raise funds for the Portuguese Cerebal Palsy Association and to help launch the first Chiropractic Degree Programme in Portugal. Register from 8.30am, race starts at 10.30, ?10 entry before 4th May call (00351) 282 768 044, ?15 on the day
19th BT Trilho Inter Vivos mountain biking event, Martinlongo, 281 498 518, www.inter-vivos.pt
23rd and 26th Solverde Algarve Open Golf Tournament Pinta Golf Course
24th and 25th Algarve Regional Golf Competition Vilamoura
26th and 27th 5th Round of Tranquilidade Golf Tournament Campo Real Golf Course
Motocross May Contest , Cortelha Motocross Circuit, Salir, Loulé from 2pm, tel: 289 846 163
Motorbike Meeting, Portimão Arena, Algarve
Algarve Surf Regional Surf StageQuarteira Beach
Photographic Race a photography competition with a difference! All photos must be taken on the day at specific locations. Rules from Museu Municipal de Portimão, museu@cm-portimão.pt 282417979
National Club Championship- Mid-Amateur golf tournament, Montebelo Course, Viseu
World Powerboat Championships, Vila Real de Santo António
Golf Open Foursomes Week Royal and Ocean golf courses, Vale do Lobo, Algarve (+351) 289 353 322
Modern Pentathlon Junior World Championships, Torres Vedras, north of Lisbon
International Athletics Albufeira Municipal Stadium
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June
all 2009 sporting events in Portugal are to be confirmed
throughout June, July and August, join in the Beach Games Praia Grande, near Sintra
1st to 8th Trans Portugal Garmin the ultimate endurance cycling race in Portugal, enrolment from 1st October 2007 at http://www.supertravessia.com/indexIng.htm
5th and 6thCharity Golf Weekend , including a golf tournament, dinner and luxury auction to raise money for local charities, Parque da Floresta Resort, Algarve, for information call Alan Hodson +351 965 396 104
6th to 15th tbc National Agricultural Fair Santerem, one of the largest fairs in Europe
10th ACCA Pro-Am Ladies' Golf Tournament to raise money for local children's charities, take on the pro golfers at a fun tournament in Vale do Lobo ocean course followed by prize giving dinner and charity auction. Reservations being taken on (00351) 289 351 940 or (00351) 919 383 593.
13th to 15th Portuguese Ladies Open professional golf tournament at Quinta da Cima course
21st General Horse Show showjumping, barrel racing and more, Ourique, Alentejo, Pru 967 643 187
Show jumping CSI1*, Azeitão, between Lisbon and Setubal
Ball Bearing Carts Race. Salir near Loulé, comunicado.imprensa@garvetur.pt
Charity Golf Tournament for underprivileged children, Benamor, Tavira, www.rotaryalmancil.org, 289 399 315
Kendal Cup, golf tournament, Oporto Golf Club, Espinho +351 227 342 008
Paragliding and Hang-gliding Championship: Portuguese Open Internacional de Voo Livre Macedo de Cavaleiro, www.macedo2007.com
Guincho Wave Contest, part of windsurfing world championships, Praia do Guincho, Estoril, near Lisbon
Show Jumping CSI2*, Alcacer Do Sal,Setubal
International Swimming Meet, see champion swimmers at Olympic Swimming Complex, Loulé, Algarve
WWE RAW Superstars (wrestling) Pavilhão Atlantico, Lisbon,
National Championship -Mid-Amateur golf tournament, Quinta do Brinçal (Golden Eagle), Rio Maior. Contact: +351 243 908 148, www.camin.pt
International Festival of the Lusitano Horse, Manuel Possolo Hippodrome in Cascais, Estoril, Lisbon http://www.estorilcoast.com/en/S101/TemplateV/mp3.aspx?ResourceID=1457
Seniors European Tour, golf, Old Course, Vilamoura +351 289 310 341, www.vilamouragolf.com
International Fitness Convention, Portimão Arena, Algarve
Show Jumping CSI1*, Espinho, near Porto
Festa 4x4 a celebration of everything four by four! Montijo
National Pairs Championship, golf, Salgados Course, Albufeira +351 289 583 030,
Festival of São João, Porto, includes boat racing and traditional games such as fire jumping
Charity Bowls Day everybody welcome, starts at 10am, BBQ lunch, Algarve, for more info call Judy Drewer (+351) 289 321 012 or 964 158 406
Travessia da Ponte Vasco da Gama Bike Ride 79km ride, meet at Torre Vasco da Gama, Parque das Nações, Lisbon at 7am, http://www.fpcubicicleta.com/
Archery 12th European Outdoor Junior Championship Algarve
Estoril Challenge de Portugal European Challenge Tour for up-and-coming golfers, Quinta da Marinha Golf, Estoril near Lisbon
National Championship- "2nd Category" golf tournament, Amarante Course, Amarante +351 255 446 060 www.amarantegolfclube.com
Motorbike Rally explore the region around Pinhal Interior Norte, http://www.goismotoclube.net
July
all 2009 sports events in Portugal to be confirmed
throughout June, July and August, join in the Beach Games Praia Grande, near Sintra
8th to 10th Liverpool FC Soccer School for five to fifteen year olds, www.liverpoolfcsoccerschools.com
10th to 13th David Seaman Safe Hands Charity Golf Classic bringing together celebrities from the world of sport and entertainment at Parque da Floresta Golf and Leisure Resort, email victoria.duarte@vigiasa.com
Ladies Open de Portugal find out who'll take the ?200,000 prize money at this international golf tournament, Gramacho Golf Course, Carvoeiro, Algarve, www.pestanagolf.com
ISAF World Sailing Championships, Cascais, near Lisbon
National Championship "2nd Category" golf tournament, Amarante Course, Amarante +351 255 446 060 www.amarantegolfclube.com
European and World Beach Football Championship stages, Praia da Rocha, Portimão
Portuguese Beach Football Finals Praia da Rocha, Algarve
Hunting, Fishing and Rural World Fair Algarve Stadium near Loule
Algarve Airsports Spectacular microlight guiness world record breaking attempt, aerobatics, Harley Davidson displays, off road driving, classic cars and more. Take along the Portugal News paper to try and win an hour-long micro-light flight! tickets ?5 under 12s free, Lagos Aerodrome, Algarve, 10am to 5pm, www.gerrybreen.com, (+351) 914 903 384
National Mixed Pairs Championship, golf tournament
European Volleyball League Final, Portimão arena
International Show Jumping, (CSI/3*),FEI 2007 European Senior Championship Qualifier, Vimeiro, Maceira (north of Lisbon) http://www.csivimeiro.com
Coerver Football Camps for children aged 5 to 14, Barringtons Golf and Health Spa, Vale do Lobo, Algarve, www.coerver.eu
National Juniors Championship, Quinta do Brinçal (Golden Eagle), Rio Maior. Contact: +351 243 908 148, www.camin.pt
FINA Junior Women's Water Polo Championships Porto.
Summer Storm Beach Football World Cup, Praia da Rocha, Portimão. call +351 282 470 700
Dance Weekend Jazz, Hip Hop, African dance, Lagos, www.sanderdance.com
LOL summer camp yoga, capoeira, bodyboard, surfing, diving, paintball, orientation, skating, Roller-balding, climbing, abseiling for children and teenagers who speak portuguese, based in Ericeira, http://www.lol-summercamp.com/
International Show Jumping, (CSI/3*), Vimeiro, Maceira (north of Lisbon)http://www.csivimeiro.com
Estoril International Showjumping Competition (CSI/5*), Global Champions Tour, Hípódromo Manuel Possolo, Cascais, near Lisbon
17th to 20th Moto Clube Faro Rally(motorbike concentration, Montenegro Faro, near Faro airport, tickets approx. ?40 (discounts for children), for more information visit www.motoclubefaro.pt, email SEtaylor76@hotmail.com or call (+44) (0)161 628 8974
European Jet Ski championship, Mirandela, North Portugal
Tour of Portugal Beach Tennis Lagos Praia da Batata
Tall Ships Race, Lisbon dates tbc
XVI Golf Trophy Saint Francis San Lorenzo Single Stableford Competition, in support of Sao Francisco de Assis Kennel in Loule, open to ladies and gentlemen ?80, San Lorenzo Golf Course, Quinta do Lago, call (+351) 289 396 534
Thai Boxing Superstars watch the world's top fighters at Albufeira Bullring, Algarve, tickets available from promotor@dynamiteportugal.com, www.dynamiteportugal.com, (+351)918 706 556
Pinetrees Birthday Celebrations bring your horse or dog, compete around the jumping and dog agility course and raise money for charity, call 289 394 369 for more info
7th FINA Junior Women's Water Polo World Championships, Porto, www.fina.org/events.html
Portugal Match Cup, Sailing Troia
Seat Sports Beach Cup beach tennis and FootVolley championships, from 4pm at Vilamoura Marina, Algarve, followed by parties at Nikki Beach and Blackjack nightclub
August
throughout June, July and August, join in the Beach Games Praia Grande, near Sintra
(weekends only) Carvoeiro Tennis Tournaments, ?2000 prize money to be won, for more info email ccdtenis@mail.telepac.pt or call 282 357 847
throughout August beach aerobics at popular beaches throughout the country, join in for free
Cycling Tour of Portugal, Portimão
1st and 2ndLe Mans Motor Racing Algarve Motor Park
2nd to 16th Festival of the Oceans shows, conferences, diving displays etc in and around Lisbon
5th to 8th Grand Champions Tennis Tournament Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy
9th Charity Golf Tournament Quinta do Lago
Sea Week- a festival including swimming, diving, water-polo, sail and whale boat regattas, rowing, canoeing, jet skiing and angling competitions, Horta, Faial, Azores
Senior Grand Champions Tennis Tournament, watch tennis greats including John McEnroe and Bjorg Borg at Vale do Lobo, Algarve, www.valedolobo.com
14th to 15th Super Bock Surf Fest, music and surfing festival, Sagres, Algarve, acts confirmed so far: 14th Jamaram, Joao Maria, Mary B, 15th Gentleman, Lily Allen, Dub Incorporation, Mad Caddies, Culcha Candela, more acts tbc
15th to 17th Beach Tennis Portugal Tour, Praia da Batata, Portugal
17th Albufeira Air Festival Aerial Acrobatics Display, Praia dos Pescadores, Albufeira
22nd Surforeggae, Surf and Reggae festival, Quarteira promenade
26th to 31st World Bodyboarding Championship Stage the only stage to be held in Europe, Praia Grande, Sintra
29th Bathing Festival live entertainment, midnight swimming, bathing suit contests etc, Lagos, Cais do Solaria
Breitling Med Cup Portuguese Trophy Sailing Regatta, Praia da Rocha, Portimao, Algarve, www.medcup.org
National Show Jumping, (CSN-A), Vimeiro, Maceira (north of Lisbon)http://www.csivimeiro.com
Table Tennis, 2nd Funchal Junior Open - ITTF WJC Funchal, Madeira
Madeira Wine Rally, Funchal, Madeira, details tbc
Hangliding open, Linhares de Beira, Serra de Estrela, North Portugal, date tba
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September
events to be confirmed
13th Scruffts Non-Pedigree Dog Show, Fatacil, Lagoa
International Futsal Master Cup Tournament, Pavilhão Municipal Jacinto Correia de Lagoa, Algarve, free entry
Show Jumping CSI3*, Comporta, South of Lisbon
Equestrian Continental Championships Seniors - Europe Barroca d'Alva
Series of FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup Setubal, near Lisbon www.fina.org
Boavista Golf Charity Day to raise money for three local children's charities, Lagos, Algarve, contact Paul Gretton, (+351) 282 788 387, gretton@sapo.pt
National Club Championship, golf tournament, Aroeira Course, Charneca de Caparica, Alentejo, www.aroeira.com
Show Jumping CSI3*, Portimao, Algarve
Showjumping, Vilamoura, CSI 2*
Loulé Rally more info 289 400 330 or www.clubeautomovelalgarve.pt
Portuguese Moto GP, Road Racing World Championship, Estoril, near Lisbon
Showjumping, CSIO4*, Lisbon
International Coarse Fishing Competition Praia da Rocha, Portimão, 282 470 785
BMX International Championship with athletes from 13 countries, Parque da Juventude, Portimão
Tavira Bowling Club Fete to mark the start of the season with stalls, sideshows, dog show, refreshments etc, Santa Catarina Fonte Bispo, tel: 289 792 603
Modern Pentathlon Junior World Championships, Caldas da Rainha
PFG Cup, golf tournament, Ribagolfe I Course, Samora Correia, www.ribagolfe.pt
International Show Jumping, (CSI/3*), Vimeiro, Maceira (north of Lisbon)http://www.csivimeiro.com
Athletics Gala Sociedade Recreativa e Desportiva, Castro Verde
stage of Powerboat P1 World Championship, Portimão, Algarve, www.portimao.pt
World Heart Day Walk, from 10 am, Castro Verde, www.inesting.org/castroverde
Lisbon Half Marathon
throughout September and October, 'a sul', International Contemporary Dance Festival, Faro, Lagoa, Loulé, Lagos and Vila Real de Santo António in the Algarve and Lisbon.
Portuguese Grand Prix tbc
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1st to 5th International Show Jumping, Vimeiro, Maceira (north of Lisbon http://www.csivimeiro.com
12th Mamamaratona run or walk to raise money for research into breast cancer, 10am, Portimão registation 7euros, www.mamamaratona.com
16th to 19th Portugal Masters tournament, PGA European Golf Tour, at Victoria Golf Club, Vilamoura, Algarve www.vilamouragolf.com
16th to 19th Surf Pro Junior world championship event Estoril
20th to 26th Estoril Coast Pro Surfing Estoril
26th Porto Marathon Porto www.maratonadoporto.com
31st October to 2nd November Superbike World Championships Algarve Motor Park, tickets priced from 20 to 40 euros from Continente supermarket in Portimao or www.autodromoalgarve.com
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November
6th to 9th November Baja Portalegre 500 All Terrain Race Alentejo
ISAF Sailing Annual Conference Estoril
Golegã National Horse Fair- a celebration of the horse, particularly Lusitano horses, including demonstrations, competitions and parades. A must for horse lovers, Golegã, Central Portugal (trains from Lisbon)
Badminton Seniors Ranking tournament in Portimao Sports Pavilion from 9am
Fifth European Futsal Championship at the Multiusos de Gondomar and Municipal de Santo Tirso pavilions in Porto. See www.futsalglobal.com for more information
National Snowboarding Championship watch Portugal's best snowboarders battle it out at Exponor, Porto from 6pm and don't miss the partying afterwards http://www.snowboardportugal.com
Showjumping at Vilamoura from 10 am, spectators free
Annual TAP Open Golf Tournament Milennium, Victoria and Ocean golf course
Casinos do Algarve Rally, Pedro Lamy, the F1 racing driver will start the race in which over 100 drivers compete for national and regional championship, Parque Fechado, Portimao tel. 289 400 330
11th International Capoeira Meeting Portimao riverside
Vila Sol Golf Challenge 2007 Vila Sol near Vilamoura, Algarve
Camping and Caravanning Show Exponor, Porto
Charity Golf Tournament, to raise money for people with multiple sclerosis, Campos de Golf Sul, Quinta do Lago, 8am, enrolment ?40, please call 289 390 705 for details
Wako Kickboxing World Championships Coimbra
Twentieth Vilamoura Golf Trophy new dates added by popular demand! To be played on the Old course, Millennium and Victoria golf courses. Contact Oceanico for more information
Kickboxing Cup Champion's League Tour, Coliseu dos Recreios
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December
Lisbon International Marathon 9am start at Praca do Comercio
Portimão City Rallye Porto Commerical Portimao, call 282 470 832
International Show Jumping Competition, Porto, http://www.csiporto.com
Passeio TT Motosul/ Kawaski 75km cross country ride, Messines, www.motosul.pt
Dynamite 7 Boxing with boxing, thai boxing and mixed marital arts, www.dynamiteportugal.com
Charity Golf Tournament Quinta do Lago South Golf Course call 289 807 306 or email asmal@mail.telepac.pt
Junior Open Tennis Tournament Portimao Municipal Courts call (00351) 282 470 700
Christmas Athletics Contest Albufeira call (00351) 289 580 250
25th Swim for Shoes Take a sponsored dip in the sea on Christmas and New Year's Day to raise money for new shoes for children who need them, 11am Hotel Garbe, Armacao de Pera, call (00351) 282 320 260 for more information
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January 2009
details of 2009 events in Portugal are yet to be announced
Competition Carriage Driving 2009 FEI World Championships Arraiolos, near Evora, Alentejo
World Masters Orienteering Championships Marinha Grande
Swim for Shoes Take a sponsored dip in the sea on Christmas and New Year's Day to raise money for new shoes for children who need them, 11am Hotel Garbe, Armacao de Pera, call (00351) 282 320 260 for more information
Dakar Rally the gruelling 15 day race kicks off in Lisbon before the drivers tackle five countries, two continents and extreme conditions to see who'll be first to Senegal
Badminton Open Manuel Teixiera Gomes school, Portimao, call 282 470 832
1st Sao Bras de Alportel Down Hill Cup Bike Competition, Pista do Arimbo, Serra do Caledirao, call 289 840 003
International Table Tennis Tournament Farense Sporting Club, Faro tel 962 439 624
Cross Country Race for beginners and children, Barao S Joao, Lagos
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February
details of many 2009 events in Portugal are still to be confirmed
Carnival join in the fun at towns across Portugal
Lisbon Boat Show Parque das Nações, Lisbon, +351 21 892 1535/76, www.ifsbo.com
Tap Dogs show, Casino Lisboa, call 707234234 for tickets or go to www.ticketline.pt
Tour of the Algarve Cycle Race
Almond Blossom International Cross Country Race Albufeira www.iaaf.org
Parachuting Portugal Cup Portimao Aerodrome from 9am, 4pm on 24th exhibition jumps at Portimao marina
Costa Azul International Amateur Golf Week open to Portuguese and foreign amateur golfers, Stableford rules, activities for non-golfers, Setubal, email costa-azul@mail.telepac.pt
European Microlight Grand Prix dates tbc Lagos Aerodrome, Algarve
Albufeira Ladies Open Tennis Tournament, Hotel Montechoro, Albufeira, Algarve
Portimão Tivoli Arade Ladies Open, Complexo Municipal, Portimão
Regional Surf Championship, Vila do Bispa beach, Lagos, Algarve
Portugal Senior International, golf tournament, Quinta de Marinha Oitavos Golf, Pestana Quinta da Beloua Golf, Penha Longa Golf, Esoril and Sintra, near Lisbon.
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March
all details of March 2009 events in Portugal are to be confirmed
Motoexpo Motorcycle and Accessory Fair,
Women's Football Mini-World Cup (Mundialito), stadiums in the Algarve, dates tbc
Portugal Down Hill Cup (mountain biking),
Bodyboard Championship, Praia do Odeceixe, Odeceixe, Algarve
International Water Polo Tournaments,
Lisbon Half Marathon
Madeira Open, PGA European Golf Tour, Campo de Golfe do Santo da Serra
Apassionata European Equestrian Show, Campo Pequeno 28th 21.30, 29th 15.30, 21.30, tickets 20 euros to 55 euros, www.ticketline.pt
Mountain Bike Rally, Parque de Lazer do Perimetro Florestal da Conceição, Tavira,
World Rythmic Gymnastics Championships,
Vodafone Rally de Portugal
Portuguese Stage of the World Rally Championship,
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