The race course, which has been completed in the year 2008, is situated roughly 20 km north of Portimão.

Coordinates: 37° 13′ 37″ N, 8° 37′ 36″ W

Data:

  • Opening: 02/11/2008
  • Track length: 4.692 km
  • Size of the terrain: about 300 ha
  • Spectator capacity: ­ > 80,000
  • Course records:
    (racing car) 1:31,404 min. (Adam Carroll / Ferrari / 2009)
    (motorbike) 1:43,340 min. (Troy Bayliss / Ducati / 2008)

Events:

  • Formula 1 – Winter test route
  • Superbike – World Cup
  • Supersport – World Cup
  • FIA – GT1 – World Championship
  • Touring cars – World Championship
  • Spanish GT – Championship
  • Portuguese touring cars – Championship

and much more


Around the site are a go-kart track, a technology park, a five star hotel as well as apartments.



View from the northern hill over the modern facilities.



Entering the turn with full physical play. To be seen here during a training run.



The entrance fees depend on the type of the event but are quite moderate.